WHO Fears “Silent” COVID-19 Epidemic In Africa
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation, WHO, is worried the continent could face a...
BREAKING: Immigration Boss, Babandede Testes Positive For Coronavirus
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Muhammed Babandede, has tested positive for coronavirus. The CG, who disclosed this in a WhatsApp message to our correspondent this morning,...
BREAKING: American Evacuated After Testing Positive For COVID-19 In Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said that an American who tested positive for coronavirus has been evacuated to the...
NCDC Reports Over 1,000 Cholera Cases In Three Months With Cross River, Ebonyi Leading
In 2023, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,336 suspected cases of cholera and 79 deaths. According to the NCDC's most recent cholera...
Abia Specialist Hospital To Open Hematology Clinic, Tackling Blood Disorders In 2025
The Abia Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center, Umuahia, has established a hematology clinic, set to commence operations in January 2025. This new service addresses...
Resume Work Now Or Be Sacked, Wike Talks Tough As Doctors’ Strike Continues
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has threatened to sack striking resident doctors of the state university teaching hospital, if they failed to return to...
Vaccination Can’t Totally Stop COVID-19 Infection, Ehanire Warns
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said the partial or full vaccination against the dreaded COVID-19 is not enough reason to drop...
Lassa Fever Death Toll In Nigeria Hits 118 In First Quarter Of 2025
According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention , 3,465Â suspected Lassa fever cases were reported in 33 states and 91 local government...
Buhari Calls For Prayer As Pope Francis Undergoes Surgery
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads in for a scheduled...
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...
