News as it breaks
World Cancer Day is observed every 4th of February, as a catalyst to enhance awareness and understanding, while also advocating proactive measures to prevent, detect and treat the disease. The theme of this year’s celebration “United by Unique,” defines the crucial role of personalized, patient-centered care in the fight against…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified surveillance at the country’s entry points following a confirmed outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda. On January 30, 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health reported an EVD case (Sudan strain) in Wakiso, Mukono, and Mbale City, with…
By Edith Nwovo The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has shut down the popular Cemetery Market in Aba, for the second time. The agency said the market is the most dreaded and hitherto safe haven for the largest cartel for the manufacture of fake wines and…
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital, Kampala, following the death of a 32-year-old male nurse. The victim, who exhibited symptoms including high fever, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and severe bleeding, succumbed to multi-organ failure on Wednesday at Mulago National Hospital.…
…OCI, toscad Man of the Week The founder and President of an International Non Governmental Organization, Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora, OCI Foundation, Professor Chris Ifediora has said that what motivated him to pursue the fight against cervical cancer is the desire to save lives as the ailment is preventable. In a…
By Edith Nwovu The Federal Government has announced the launch of a one-year National Health Fellows Programme, aimed at fostering innovation and driving transformative change in Nigeria’s health sector. In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
By EDITH NWOVU Infant mortality remains a critical public health concern in Nigeria, where thousands of children die each year before their first birthday. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Nigeria has one of the highest infant mortality rates globally, with approximately 74 deaths per 1,000 live births.…
By Edith Nwovu Jiwa Community, located in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), does not have a standard hospital where its dwellers could have access to during health challenges. Report states that the people of Jiwa are predominantly farmers and traders and none of the women are aware…
Cases of the mpox virus have killed two people in Cameroon since April with six further and 40 other suspected cases, the health ministry said Wednesday. “Since the resurgence of this disease in April 2024, the country has recorded 46 suspected cases of mpox, six of which are confirmed, with…
A person in the state of Missouri has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird flu without a known exposure to infected animals, authorities said Friday. The adult patient, who has underlying conditions, was admitted to hospital on August 22, received antiviral medications against influenza,…
