Lassa Fever: 41 Deaths Reported In 19 States, Says FG
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has confirmed that as of 28th of January this year, 258 cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed with death toll at 41,…
Lassa Fever: FG To Promote Handwashing Culture In Public Places
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources said it would promote handwashing culture in public places to halt the spread of Lassa fever outbreak in the country. The Director, Water Quality…
Lassa Fever: Four Suspected Cases Recorded In Adamawa
Adamawa State Government on Monday confirmed four suspected cases of Lassa fever in the state. The state Director, Public Health, Dr Bwalki Dilli, confirmed the development to one popular news…
Coronavirus: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Donates $10m To China, Africa
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $10 million in emergency funds and technical support to help frontline responders in China and Africa accelerate their efforts to contain the…
Just In: Lassa Fever In Kaduna
The Kaduna State government has confirmed one case of Lassa fever in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner of Health, Dr.…
NCAA Issues Alert To Airlines Over Corona Virus
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has put airlines operating into and out of Nigeria , Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) and Aerodrome Operators on alert over the outbreak of…
Malnutrition Responsible For 53% Of Infant Mortality In Nigeria – Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi, has said nutrition problem is responsible for more than half of infant mortality in Nigeria. Sanusi, who made this known in Abuja on…
Lassa Fever: Death Toll Rises To 24, More People Infected
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the number of deaths associated with Lassa fever in January 2020 had risen to 24, with 163 cases reported confirmed. In the situation…
Coronavirus: What You Should Know About The China Virus
A new SARS-like virus has killed more than 15 people in China, infected hundreds and reached as far as the United States, with fears mounting about its spread. Many countries…
New China Virus: 10 Things You Need To Know
Over the weekend, the number of people infected with a new virus in China has tripled. As at Tuesday morning, four persons have already died from the virus while over…
