Public Health
Nigeria Strengthens Pandemic Preparedness as Health Minister Warns of Future Outbreaks
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to prepare for future health emergencies as the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako,...
Owerri Residents Alarmed Over Mounting Refuse and Health Risks
Residents of Owerri have raised concerns over a potential outbreak of Lassa fever and other diseases as refuse continues to accumulate across the...
Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise Starting April 2026
The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, set to commence on April 25, 2026, as part...
NAFDAC Destroys N939 Million Worth of Fake Drugs in South East Crackdown
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has destroyed fake and unwholesome drugs valued at over N939 million in a...
Kuwait Issues Radiation Advisory After Strikes Near Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Kuwait has issued a radiation advisory following reports of strikes near Iranian nuclear facilities, raising precautionary concerns across the region. Authorities stated that...
Nigeria Intensifies Fight Against TB and HIV with Domestic Funding and New Prevention Tools
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to eliminate tuberculosis TB and HIV as public health threats by 2030 through a strong focus on domestic...
Tuberculosis Still Claims Lives Every 83 Seconds in Africa as WHO Urges Urgent Action
Tuberculosis continues to pose a major public health threat across Africa, with alarming figures showing that one person dies every 83 seconds from...
Sanwo Olu Flags Off Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise in Lagos
The Babajide Sanwo Olu has officially flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across Lagos State. The initiative, set to...
Scientists Raise Concerns Over Soil and Water Risks From Fuel Facility Fires
Scientists are warning that fires at damaged fuel facilities could create long term risks for soil and water resources in surrounding areas. Environmental...
Guinea and United States Sign $143 Million Health Cooperation Agreement
Guinea and the United States have signed a $143 million health cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening public health initiatives, with a particular focus...
