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Adamawa launches catch-up vaccination drive for missed childhood doses
Adamawa State and UNICEF are collaborating on a catch-up vaccination initiative funded by the Republic of Korea to reach children who missed their routine immunizations.
WHO urges global expansion of newborn screening to combat birth defects
The World Health Organisation is calling for increased newborn screening to tackle the rising global impact of birth defects and prevent avoidable childhood disabilities.
Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola virus has infected over 1,000 individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with health officials warning that the current trajectory could mirror the devastating 2014-2016 West African epidemic.
Lagos State Initiates Newborn Sickle Cell Screening Within Three Days of Birth
Lagos State has rolled out a newborn screening program for Sickle Cell Disease to ensure early diagnosis and improve long-term outcomes for children.
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 Warns of National Crisis Due to Rising Drug Addiction
NDLEA Chairman Mohammed Buba Marwa warns that Nigeria is facing a national emergency as substance abuse rates continue to climb, threatening the nation's future.
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.