WHO declares Coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency
The World Health Organization declared on Thursday that the novel coronavirus outbreak…
Corornavirus: FG orders suspension of traveling schedule to China
Lagos, Chinese embassy agree to quarantine returning rationals The federal government…
FG gives update on Lassa fever, says death toll now 41
The Federal Government yesterday January 28, gave an update on the Lassa…
Lassa fever: Death toll now 29, 195 confirmed cases
No fewer than 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths have been reported…
Global fund to give Nigeria $417m grant to tackle malaria
THE National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr Audu Mohammed, today,…
UNICEF, Airtel Nigeria expand partnership to support U-Report
UNICEF has signed an agreement with Airtel Nigeria to further expand telecommunication…
Lassa fever death toll rises
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the number of deaths associated…
CORONAVIRUS: WHO Emergency Committee urges countries to prepare for containment as death toll rises
NCDC issues Public Alert The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Committee…
Regular sex may delay menopause, scientists say
If woman is not having sex, body 'chooses' to stop putting energy…
NLNG plans malaria elimination in Bonny
L-R: Dr. Okuns Ohiosimuan, Chief Medical Officer (NLNG); Mark Maire (CDC); Dr.…
FG adds 3 new labs for yellow fever, measles rubella
The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
First person dies from mysterious virus in China
A patient died on Saturday from a mysterious illness after an outbreak…
Health minister lauds NCDC over leading role in prevention, control of communicable diseases
The minister at the lab The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire,…
National Hospital, Abuja separates conjoined twins
ABUJA - There was palpable excitement in Abuja, on Tuesday January 7,…
Nigeria to reduce malaria burden by 13% in 2023
Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Health Minister The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) says…
26,000 babies will be born in Nigeria today, says UNICEF
Lagos records first delivery at 12.01 am The United Nations Children Fund…
