August 4, 2025

Ebonyi state

General

NEMA Launches 2025 Disaster Preparedness Campaign in Ebonyi State

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially flagged off its 2025 Disaster Preparedness Campaign in Ebonyi State, aimed at strengthening grassroots response capacity and minimizing the impact of natural and human-induced disasters. The campaign, which was launched in Abakaliki, the state capital, brought together stakeholders from local government authorities, traditional institutions, community-based organisations, and

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Health

Lassa Fever: Ondo, Bauchi and Three States Account for 90% of Nigeria’s Confirmed Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a sharp rise in Lassa fever cases across the country, revealing that five states now account for over 90% of confirmed infections in the current season. According to the NCDC’s week-nine epidemiological update (24 February–2 March 2025), Nigeria recorded 535 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of

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General Health

Resident Doctors Threaten to Suspend Services at Ebonyi Teaching Hospital Amidst Community Protests

The Association of Resident Doctors at the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State has threatened to suspend services due to ongoing tension with the host community. The community has been protesting against the hospital’s management since last week, causing unrest that’s affecting patient care. The doctors are concerned about the impact on

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