The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has listed 357 persons for follow-up over the possibility of being infected with Lassa fever, The PUNCH reports. This is following the death of a 31-year-old physician who returned from the United Kingdom on February 27, 2025, and died of Lassa fever on March 1, 2025. The
As Nigeria rolls out the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) in Ogun and Bauchi States, healthcare experts and policymakers are emphasizing the need for sustainable strategies to improve maternal and newborn health. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, stakeholders highlighted the importance of long-term investments in healthcare financing, digital health solutions, and community
ABUJA — The number of inmates on death row in Nigerian prisons has risen by 98 in just six months, from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025, marking a 2.73% increase. The Acting Controller-General of Prisons, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, revealed this figure during his screening by the Senate Committee on Interior, Chaired
In response to a recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, the Lagos State Government has launched a vaccination campaign for students and staff to curb the spread of the disease. The state government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), initiated the vaccination exercise on Tuesday to boost the immune systems
Millions at Risk: US Aid Cuts Could Worsen Africa’s Malaria Crisis. Washington, D.C Health experts are raising alarms as proposed U.S. aid cuts threaten Africa’s battle against malaria, a disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year. With lifesaving programs at risk, millions of people—especially children—could lose access to vital treatment and prevention
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the Niger State Government, and the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to engage 100,000 Nigerian youths in agriculture. The agreement, aimed at bolstering food security and job creation, was signed today at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Minna,
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Fasting during Ramadan is beyond just skipping food; it triggers a complex set of physiological changes in the body, impacting cellular repair and potentially offering various health benefits. Islam emphasizes the importance of the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of an individual When done appropriately, fasting can enhance longevity. The following are some
