Nigeria Among Top Hepatitis Death Contributors
By Babatunji Wusu The World Health Organisation (WHO) has named Nigeria as one of the countries driving global hepatitis deaths in 2024, highlighting the disease’s heavy toll worldwide. In its…
New COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Cross River State
Cross River State has recorded a new COVID-19 infection involving a 53-year-old Chinese national. The patient, who works for a large company in the Akamkpa area, reportedly fell ill shortly…
Nigeria Reports Over 20,000 New HIV Cases as Government Launches Multi-Million Dollar Response
By Babatunji Wusu Recent data from the National Data Repository has revealed a sobering statistic: Nigeria recorded 20,838 new HIV infections in just the first three months of 2026. The…
Single-Use Plastic Ban: Use Paper Packaging Instead of Nylon And Plastic — Reps Member Abiante
A member of the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has urged manufacturers to adopt paper packaging instead of nylon and plastic materials as lawmakers deliberate on the necessity or otherwise…
ATWAP Warns Against Immediate Single-Use Plastic Ban, Urges Alternatives at Reps Public Hearing
By Adekoya Samson, Abuja The Association for Table Water Producers of Nigeria (ATWAP) has urged lawmakers to consider practical alternatives before implementing a nationwide ban on single-use plastics, warning that…
Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi Hails Success of Medical Outreach, Vows to Deepen Healthcare and Development in Ndokwa Constituency
By Adekoya Samson, Abuja The member representing Ndokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, has expressed satisfaction over the success of his recent medical…
Reps Urge Immediate Review of Highly Hazardous Pesticides in Circulation
By Adekoya Abayomi Samson The House of Representatives has called for an immediate nationwide review and inventory of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) currently in circulation across Nigeria. The resolution followed…
Nigeria Marks UN Day of Older Persons, Calls for Stronger Protection of Elderly Rights
Nigeria has joined the global community to commemorate the 35th United Nations International Day of Older Persons, with stakeholders urging greater protection and recognition of elderly rights. At an event…
First U.S. Case of Flesh-Eating Parasite Confirmed in Maryland Traveler from El Salvador
By Jerry Williams WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials have confirmed the first human case of a flesh-eating parasite known as New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis, after a patient returning from…
Kaduna State Launches ‘Girl Effect Oya Campaign’ to Protect Adolescent Girls’ Health
Babatunji Wusu – Over 754,000 girls aged 9 to 14 in Kaduna have been vaccinated against HPV as part of the campaign, targeting cervical cancer prevention. The initiative also addresses…
