Health

ECOWAS Raises Alarm As Mpox Spreads Across Region with 44 Cases, One Death Reported

ECOWAS has warned of Mpox cases surging across West Africa, with Nigeria leading in reported infections.

5 months ago

Danish Biotech Company Bavarian Nordic Seeks EU Approval To Extend Mpox Vaccine Use To Adolescents

Bavarian Nordic is seeking EU approval to extend its mpox vaccine to adolescents, with plans for trials in younger children.

5 months ago

New Mpox Strain Detected In Sweden As Global Outbreak Spreads Beyond Africa

A new strain of mpox has spread to Sweden from Africa, prompting global health concerns over further international spread.

5 months ago

WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency Amid Rising Cases in Africa

The World Health Organisation has declared Mpox a global health emergency, urging member nations to prepare for potential outbreaks.

5 months ago

Tinubu Administration Committed to Health Sector Transformation, Says Health Minister Ali Pate

Health Minister Pate has assured continued support for NAUTH, highlighting infrastructure and quality service improvements under Tinubu’s administration.

6 months ago

Colorado Confirms Four Cases Of H5N1 Bird Flu

The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed four cases of the H5N1 bird flu in Colorado.

6 months ago

To Address Cholera Epidemic, Nigeria Commits To Ending Open Defecation by 2025

VP Shettima says government aims to eliminate open defecation by 2025 through the "Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet” Campaign.

6 months ago

UNICEF Report Reveals Nigeria’s Under-Five Mortality Rate at 102 per 1,000 Live Births

A UNICEF report has underscored Nigeria’s issue with child malnutrition, attributing a high under-five mortality rate to severe food insecurity.

6 months ago

E. Coli Outbreak In England Leads To First Reported Death

E. coli, a disease typically found in human and animal intestines, has led to one death in England.

6 months ago

Health Experts Warn Of Rapid Spread Of Mpox Strain In Congo

WHO has reported at least 8,000 Mpox cases in Congo in 2024 resulting in 384 deaths.

7 months ago