Abuja, April 15, 2026 — Nigeria is experiencing an increase in deaths from Lassa fever even…
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NCDC Reports Six Health Workers Infected with Lassa Fever in One Week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says six healthcare workers were infected with…
WHO Commends Nigeria for Adopting First National Policy on Cosmetics Safety
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger political and financial commitment from government authorities…
Conflict, Fragility Account for Nearly Two-Thirds of Global Maternal Deaths — WHO
Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries affected by conflict or fragility, making…
Two-Thirds of Global Maternal Deaths Occur in Conflict, Fragile Settings — WHO
Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries affected by conflict or fragility, according…
WHO Urges Governments to Tax Sugary Drinks and Alcohol to Protect Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments worldwide to increase taxes on sugary drinks and…
WHO Launches Global Digital Library to Advance Traditional Medicine Worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled the Traditional Medicine (TM) Global Library, a pioneering digital…
Zamfara Govt Contained Cholera Outbreak, Records Over 15,000 Cases, 192 Deaths
Gusau — The Zamfara State Government says it has successfully contained the recent cholera outbreak that…
WHO Issues First Global Guidelines on New Weight-Loss Medicines Amid Rising Obesity Rates
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guidance on a new class of weight-loss…
Enugu inaugurates 30-man team to curb maternal and infant deaths
The Enugu State Government has launched a 30-member task force to address maternal and infant deaths…