The Kebbi State Government has confirmed that 26 people have died from a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas, respectively. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a serious infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses and
A Junior Secondary School (JSS) Student of the King’s College Lagos, names withheld, has died, following the outbreak of Diphtheria in the school. The Chairperson of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), Peter Oluwaleye, confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday morning that the student, passed away last week at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), while receiving
London, UK – A recent study has highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic intensified social and economic inequalities across Britain, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable communities. The research, conducted by leading public health and economic experts, underscores the long-term structural challenges that the crisis exposed. Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Communities The study found that low-income households,
