ECOWAS has warned of Mpox cases surging across West Africa, with Nigeria leading in reported infections.
Bavarian Nordic is seeking EU approval to extend its mpox vaccine to adolescents, with plans for trials in younger children.
A new strain of mpox has spread to Sweden from Africa, prompting global health concerns over further international spread.
The World Health Organisation has declared Mpox a global health emergency, urging member nations to prepare for potential outbreaks.
Health Minister Pate has assured continued support for NAUTH, highlighting infrastructure and quality service improvements under Tinubu’s administration.
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed four cases of the H5N1 bird flu in Colorado.
VP Shettima says government aims to eliminate open defecation by 2025 through the "Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet” Campaign.
A UNICEF report has underscored Nigeria’s issue with child malnutrition, attributing a high under-five mortality rate to severe food insecurity.
E. coli, a disease typically found in human and animal intestines, has led to one death in England.
WHO has reported at least 8,000 Mpox cases in Congo in 2024 resulting in 384 deaths.