Public Health
World Health Organization Warns of Measles Resurgence in Multiple Regions
The World Health Organization issued an alert on January 28 2026 warning of a resurgence of measles outbreaks across parts of Africa Asia...
Australia Issues Fresh Heatwave Warnings as Temperatures Soar
Australian meteorological authorities have issued new heatwave warnings as dangerously high temperatures affected several regions across the country today. Forecasts showed prolonged heat...
World Leprosy Day Observed Amid Global Health Awareness Efforts
World Leprosy Day was observed today across the globe to raise awareness about the disease and strengthen efforts to eliminate stigma and expand...
Protests Erupt Over Alleged Sachet Alcohol Ban by NAFDAC
Protests have erupted following reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is enforcing a ban on the...
Red Cross Deploys 5,000 Volunteers for Measles–Rubella Vaccination in Lagos
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has mobilised about 5,000 volunteers across Lagos State to support the ongoing measles–rubella vaccination exercise, aimed at ensuring...
Taaooma Raises Alarm Over Illegal Waste Dumping on Lagos Road Medians
Popular Nigerian comedienne and skit maker, Apaokagi Maryam, widely known as Taaooma, has drawn public attention to the growing problem of illegal waste...
FG Orders Enforcement of “No Work, No Pay” Policy on Striking JOHESU Members
The Federal Government has directed the immediate enforcement of the “No Work, No Pay” policy against members of the Joint Health Sector Unions...
LASEPA Seals Flourish Hotel in Ipaja Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Violations
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off Flourish Hotel, located at New Ipaja Scheme II, Ipaja Housing Estate, Lagos, over...
Experts Warn: Soaking Dirty Dishes Overnight Breeds Dangerous Bacteria
As the holiday season winds down, microbiologists are warning that leaving dirty dishes soaking overnight can turn kitchen sinks into breeding grounds for...
