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Post-Kidnapping Recovery: NMA Stresses Essential Mental Health Screenings
Following the rescue of Oyo schoolchildren, the NMA President urges comprehensive physical and mental health evaluations for all kidnap survivors, noting that trauma recovery is a long-term process.
New York City addresses Legionnaires’ disease surge with cooling tower inspections
New York City health officials are conducting widespread cooling tower inspections following an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that has infected 46 people on the Upper East Side.
Nigeria Faces Lassa Fever Spike with 66 New Cases and 7 Deaths
Nigeria is battling a rise in Lassa fever infections, with the NCDC reporting 66 new cases and seven deaths across 23 states in just three weeks.
Nigeria Faces Lassa Fever Spike With 66 Infections and 7 Deaths Over Three Weeks
The NCDC reports 66 new Lassa fever cases and seven deaths across 23 Nigerian states, prompting urgent calls for increased public vigilance and improved hygiene.
Ogun State Encourages Miners to Access Complimentary Tuberculosis Care
Ogun State officials are calling on miners to utilize free tuberculosis testing and treatment programs to combat high health risks associated with mining dust exposure.
Zamfara State Grants Extended Six-Month Maternity Leave for Female Employees
Zamfara State has implemented a six-month maternity leave policy for female civil servants to support infant nutrition and maternal recovery.
Information Minister Affirms Tinubu’s Proactive Stance on Ebola Preparedness
Information Minister Mohammed Idris details President Tinubu’s N10 billion intervention and a new communication strategy to keep Nigeria safe from the threat of Ebola.
House of Representatives Proposes Nutritionists Registration Council
Lawmakers are considering a new bill to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria to regulate the profession, eliminate quackery, and better address the country's malnutrition crisis.
Lagos Health Commissioner: Malaria Accounts for Only 5% of Fever Cases
Lagos Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi reports that only 5% of fever cases are confirmed as malaria, prompting a shift toward better diagnostic testing and reduced reliance on automatic antimalarial treatment.
Scholar Urges Nigerian Government to Finance Study of Overlooked Medicinal Plants
Professor Folake Lucy Oyetayo of Ekiti State University is urging the federal government to fund research into Nigeria's underutilized medicinal plants to improve public health and lower healthcare costs.