Tag:Public Health

Health

WHO Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Began Months Before Official Declaration

BUNIA, Congo — The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo began in February, months before it was officially declared...

Akeem Adebayo - August 11, 2026

Politics

‘Build Mini Gyms to Fight High Blood Pressure,’ Doctor Tells FG, States

A medical practitioner and public health advocate, Dr. Oluwatosin Ademola Ojo, has urged the Federal, state and local governments to establish mini gyms in...

Udehi Alambo - July 23, 2026

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Senate Cracks Down on Fake Drugs, Moves to Replace Outdated Food, Medicine Laws

The Senate on Tuesday took a major step towards tightening Nigeria's food and drug regulatory system as it passed for second reading a bill...

Nnenna Nwankwo - July 21, 2026

Health

AMR Silent Killer Growing Fast, IHVN Raises Alarm, Tasks Journalists on Public Awareness

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), has raised the alarm over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that the silent health...

Toyin Adebayo - July 21, 2026

Health

Aki Dumps Movie Set for Mental Health Fight

Popular Nollywood star Chinedu Ikedieze, better known as Aki, has taken on a new national assignment as Mental Health Ambassador for Echoes Africa Initiatives,...

Toyin Adebayo - July 19, 2026

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Two Die as Rabies Hits FCT, Residents Told to Avoid Stray Dogs

Panic gripped parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) confirmed a rabies outbreak that has...

Toyin Adebayo - July 15, 2026

Health

Lassa Fever Claims 221 Lives as NCDC Confirms 922 Cases in 23 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has killed 221 persons nationwide, with the number of laboratory-confirmed...

Toyin Adebayo - July 14, 2026

Health

FG Rolls Out New Food Rules to Fight Malnutrition, Cut Diet-Related Diseases

ABUJA – The Federal Government has unveiled the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services as part of efforts to improve...

Toyin Adebayo - July 13, 2026

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