So far nineteen (19) people have been confirmed dead as a result of the new Ebola outbreak in Uganda. According to reports from the ministry of health, five medical…
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NCDC: Cholera Kills 233 In 31 States As 173 Die Of Lassa Fever
A total of ten thousand two hundred and seventeen (10, 217) suspected cases of cholera, including 233 deaths, have been recorded in 31 states this year. The Nigeria Centre for Disease…
NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Killer Cough Syrups From India
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Tuesday raised alarm over the use of four cough syrups linked linked to acute kidney injuries and the children’s…
Mental Health Day: Foundation harps on robust awareness on depression
As the world marks Mental Health Day,a group under the auspices of SpeakUp4Help Foundation has called for an urgent need to address the increasing rate of depression-induced suicide, with a…
Nigeria Centre Of Disease Control Says Meningitis Kills Fifty-Six In Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says 56 deaths have been recorded in 32 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) this year resulting from 961 cases of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM). Making the revelation…
House of Representative raises alarm over risks of fresh Ebola outbreak
The House of Representatives has raised the alarm over the possibility of the ebola virus returning to Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to immediately activate preventive measures. Members of the…