Nigeria has recorded 109 deaths from measles in the first seven months of 2026, with thousands of confirmed infections reported across the country as health authorities continue efforts to contain outbreaks of the highly contagious disease.
Category: Health
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Ebola Crisis Deepens in DR Congo as Death Toll Surpasses 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a critical point, with more than 3,000 people now confirmed dead as health authorities and international organisations intensify efforts to contain the rapidly expanding disease.
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Cholera Spreads to 35 States as NCDC Records Over 65,000 Suspected Cases
Cholera Spreads to 35 States as NCDC Records Over 65,000 Suspected Cases
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The Primary Health Centre (PHC) Oke-Gada in Ede, Osun State, has recorded a major milestone in primary healthcare delivery with the successful performance of its first emergency Caesarean Section (CS), resulting in the safe delivery of a 3.5-kilogramme baby.
The landmark procedure, described as the first of its kind in the history of primary healthcare delivery in Osun State, was successfully carried out by Dr. Ashafa Musa and his medical team, who ensured the safety of both the mother and her newborn.
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Medical lecturers set for strike as 14 NAMDA branches back action
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics said 14 of its 17 branches have voted in support of a three-day warning strike scheduled to commence on Tuesday, next week, as directed by the National Executive Council. The association, in a statement issued by its Acting Secretary-General, Prof. Aniekan Peter, in Uyo on Wednesday, said...
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Investing in women’s health not optional, says FG
The Federal Government has said investment in women’s health is critical to achieving Nigeria’s economic ambition of becoming a $1tn economy, declaring that improving the wellbeing of women must be treated as a foundation for sustainable development. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, stated this at the maiden edition of the...
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Hidden dangers: How Lagos residents risk health for cheap street meals
By Ibrahim Adam Street food remains a staple in major cities due to its affordability and accessibility, but it is often prepared by vendors operating under unhygienic conditions. IBRAHIM ADAM reports that despite obvious risks of diarrhoea, typhoid and cholera, many consumers continue to rely on street food to satisfy hunger and meet their daily...