In a shocking development that has sent ripples through America’s public health infrastructure, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has executed a sweeping staff reduction, terminating approximately 10,000 workers across multiple federal health agencies, according to reports from reliable sources. The extensive restructuring plan, which was announced by Health Secretary Robert
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the mounting environmental challenges posed by the staggering 1,040 tonnes of textile waste generated daily across the state.Speaking yesterday in Lagos during a statement marking the International Zero Waste Day, LAWMA Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin revealed that textile waste constitutes approximately
The House of Representatives has unveiled plans to establish Federal Institutes for Vision and Optical Research across all six geo-political zones of Nigeria, following overwhelming support for the initiative during recent parliamentary proceedings.Hon. Victor Obuzor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Ahoada West/Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Federal Constituency of Rivers State, disclosed this yesterday while briefing journalists
A Nation on High Alert: Unfolding Public Health CrisisThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has sounded a critical alarm as a severe meningitis outbreak threatens the lives of citizens across multiple states, painting a grim picture of public health vulnerability in the region.Outbreak by the Numbers Suspected Infections: 807Confirmed Fatalities: 74Case Fatality
26th March 2025. The Ogun State Government has declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a 25-year-old female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, confirmed the outbreak in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the deceased corps member had fallen ill in Ondo State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning regarding the circulation of counterfeit Noristerat Injection 200mg in Nigeria. The agency has identified the fake contraceptive product in Niger, Bauchi, and Kano States, with a significant presence at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Kano. In a statement
A professor of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, Mike Ogirima, has cautioned against improper lifting techniques and poor posture, warning that they could contribute to chronic back pain and spinal injuries. The orthopaedic surgeon explained that individuals engaged in physically demanding jobs, such as laborers and artisans, face a higher risk of back problems due to
A Nigerian researcher at the University of Florida, United States, Nuradeen Yusuf, has raised concerns over the rising cases of foodborne diseases, linking them to poor sanitation, inadequate food handling practices, and the lack of clean water. Yusuf, a food safety expert and microbiologist, highlighted the challenges facing food safety in Nigeria, particularly in informal
Kaduna State has earmarked ₦400 million to combat malnutrition and improve child nutrition, complementing support from UNICEF, officials announced on Thursday. Chairman of the Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition, Bashir Muhammad, disclosed this during a breakfast meeting with key stakeholders focused on adopting the Child Nutrition Fund and implementing a six-month paid maternity
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has sounded the alarm over drastic cuts in US and European development aid, warning that millions of lives across the continent are at risk. Speaking on Thursday, Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, described the situation as a “total disaster” for Africa’s health sector. Kaseya
