HEALTH
Tinubu Urges Public Support For Individuals Living With Autism
In observance of World Autism Awareness Day 2025, First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has urged for greater inclusion and support for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In a special message, the First Lady on Wednesday expressed her joy in joining the international community in recognising and celebrating the incredible potential and skills of individuals living with ASD. The News...
Lassa Fever Death Toll In Nigeria Hits 118 In First Quarter Of 2025
According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention , 3,465 suspected Lassa fever cases were reported in 33 states and 91 local government areas between January and March. The nation’s disease control and prevention agency, in a statement on Sunday by its head of corporate communication, Sani Datti, said sadly, “Out of the above figure, 645 cases were confirmed,...
Funding Cuts May Reverse TB Progress, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization stated that efforts to combat tuberculosis are in danger of being undone due to the reductions in global health funding. WHO noted that the deadliest infectious disease is responsible for over one million people annually, bringing devastating impacts on families and communities. In a message to commemorate the World TB Day themed “Yes! We Can End TB:...
Childhood Tuberculosis Cases On The Rise In Europe, WHO Reports
According to a WHO report released Monday, children under the age of 15 accounted for 4.3% of new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis in the European region in 2023, which is 10% higher than in the preceding 12 months. More than 172,000 people overall were reported to have new and relapsed cases of the disease in the 53 countries, including...
Dr. Okwuonu Marks One Year As CMD Of Abia Specialist Hospital, Highlights Key Achievements
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Abia Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center, Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu, has marked his one-year anniversary in office, celebrating a series of landmark achievements under his leadership. In a statement, Dr. Okwuonu expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti (OFR), for his unwavering support in transforming the hospital into a leading...
Only 17% Of Africans Have Access To Oral Healthcare – WHO
The World Health Organization's Acting Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, stated that the African Region still lags behind important oral health indicators, even with advancements in dental care. Ihekweazu stated that only 17 percent of the regional population has access to essential oral healthcare services. He made this known in his message on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 World...
USAID Cut: Nigeria, 7 Other Nations Running Low On HIV Treatment – WHO
Nigeria has been listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of eight countries likely to face a shortage of HIV treatment supplies soon. WHO listed other countries facing the risk to include Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ukraine, saying that these countries could exhaust their supply of HIV treatment in the next few months. According...
Diphtheria Death Toll Exceeds 1,300 As Vaccination Gaps Persist – NCDC
1,319 people have died as a result of the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC said this in its latest situation report from the National Diphtheria Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), published on Sunday via its official website. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It typically affects the mucous membranes...
Nigeria Seeks Alternative Health Funding As U.S. Cuts USAID Support (Video)
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to closing funding and policy gaps in the nation's health sector following the recent suspension of USAID funding by the United States government. In response to the withdrawal of donor support, the House of Representatives has called for the establishment of a Healthcare Trust Fund to provide sustainable financing for critical diseases and...
Europe Faces Highest Measles Outbreak In 25 Years – UN
According to UN agencies, measles cases in Europe have doubled in just one year and are at their highest level since 1997. The World Health Organization and the UN Children’s Fund announced this in a statement on Thursday. “Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” WHO regional director for the European region, Dr. Hans Kluge, said. A total of 127,350 cases...
