The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Abia State branch, has condemned the recent alleged incident of domestic violence and child abuse in which a father set himself, his wife, and their one-year-old daughter ablaze in Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.The incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday, when […]
The Nigerian Medical Association has urged employers of medical personnel including government to prioritise the welfare of medical doctors to address the recurring issue of japa syndrome in the country.The President of the association, Prof Bala Audu, stressed this point in Uyo Akwa Ibom State while fielding questions from journalists during the grand reception organised […]
Severe water scarcity has hit Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, forcing residents to rely on stagnant pools, ponds and other unsafe sources for their daily water needs.Residents across several communities have been seen scooping muddy water from shallow, open ponds often contaminated with animal waste and debris.However, a staff member of the […]
The Federal Government on Sunday said it would activate surveillance measures for inbound passengers from China following the current surge of a respiratory virus. Reports indicate that the virus has led to overcrowded hospitals, emergency measures and public concerns in China. The virus, attributed to the Human Metapneumovirus, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese […]
The recent report that over 684,000 Nigerians die from non communicable diseases, NCDs, annually, is a source of concern. Non communicable diseases are diseases that are not contagious. Most Nigerians have been battling with communicable or infectious diseases like cholera, Human Immuno Virus, HIV, tuberculosis among others. Such diseases have, however, attracted public attention as […]
Seven hundred and sixty-two (762) persons across the country died from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) and Lassa fever between 2023 and 2024, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. Dr Jide Idris, the agency’s Director General disclosed this in Abuja while giving an update on the Lassa fever and meningitis outbreaks in […]
Brazil has recorded the world’s first Oropouche virus deaths, the country’s health ministry said Thursday, after two women died of the illness spread by infected flies and mosquitos. The women from the state of Bahia in northeast Brazil were “under 30 years old, with no comorbidities, but who had signs and symptoms similar to a […]
The Bauchi State Government has announced plans to close all Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) on the day of the proposed nationwide anti-government protest. It said the decision was to protect the lives of healthcare staff and patients amidst potential security threats. Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Board, stated […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country, coinciding with the ongoing cholera outbreak that has affected nearly all states, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. This was announced by Dr Jide Idris, the Director-General of the NCDC, during […]
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Kaduna State chapter, has suspended its 5-day warning strike. This is contained in a statement issued by its chairman, Ishaku Yahaya, on Monday. He explained that the level of seriousness and commitment made by the government through the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Head […]
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