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Benue State Health Authorities Mobilize Following Lassa Fever Death of Physician
Benue State health officials are intensifying surveillance and contact tracing after the death of Dr. Vitalis Tersoo Azever from Lassa fever.
Benue State Health Official Confirms Physician Death from Lassa Fever
A medical doctor has died from Lassa fever in Benue State, prompting health authorities to renew emergency containment and contact tracing efforts.
Oyo State Mandates Claim of Unclaimed Bodies Within One Week Before Mass Burial
The Oyo State Government has given families seven days to claim unidentified bodies from public mortuaries, warning that uncollected remains will be buried in a mass ceremony to relieve severe overcrowding.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 214 as Mortality Rate Climbs to 25 Percent
Nigeria reports 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate climbing to 25 percent amid concerns over delayed treatment and sanitation.
NDLEA Encourages Citizens Struggling with Addiction to Request Assistance
The NDLEA is urging Nigerians suffering from drug dependence to use its 24-hour helpline for professional counseling and referral services.
Beyond the Warehouse: How Governor Abiodun is Overhauling Ogun State Healthcare
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s recent launch of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical warehouse serves as a focal point for a broader healthcare transformation in Ogun State, combining infrastructure investment, workforce expansion, and recognized service improvements.
Public Outcry as Baissa First Referral Hospital Faces Infrastructure Collapse
Stakeholders in Taraba State are calling for urgent repairs at the First Referral Hospital in Baissa, citing severe structural decay and critical staff shortages that threaten local healthcare access.
Unexplained fatalities in DR Congo refugee camp raise Ebola concerns
A surge of at least 30 mysterious deaths at the Kigonze displacement camp in eastern DR Congo has alarmed aid groups, who fear a silent Ebola outbreak is spreading amid poor sanitary conditions.
Jeremy Clarkson confirms remission from prostate cancer
Jeremy Clarkson has announced he is officially in remission from an aggressive form of prostate cancer, crediting early testing for his recovery and urging others to get checked.
Cholera Outbreak Claims Five Lives, Infects 53 in Plateau State
Health officials in Plateau State confirm that a cholera outbreak in the Mangu Local Government Area has caused five fatalities and infected 53 people.