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Benue SEMA Urges Public Caution Amid Rising Snakebite Risks
Benue SEMA warns residents to exercise caution during the rainy season following a spike in snakebite cases reported at local hospitals.
France reports initial Ebola case linked to current African outbreak
France has confirmed its first domestic case of Ebola in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first time the current outbreak has reached French territory.
Rising Medication Costs Fuel Hypertension Crisis in Nigeria
The Nigerian Hypertension Society has requested government intervention to lower the cost of blood pressure medication, citing a growing public health crisis caused by unaffordable treatment and poor disease management.
The Deadly Reality of ‘Egusi Aije’ and Backstreet Abortions in Ogun State
Women in Ogun State are facing life-threatening complications due to the use of 'Egusi Aije,' a dangerous herbal method for backstreet abortions, prompting calls for stricter regulation and better reproductive health education.
Rivers State Authorities Shut Down Six Medical Facilities and Apprehend Seven Suspects
Rivers State officials have sealed six health facilities and arrested seven suspects following investigations into child trafficking, illegal surgeries, and the use of forged medical credentials.
Dr. Nonye Soludo Advocates for Eradication of Mother-to-Child Disease Transmission
Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor, is leading a call for coordinated action to eliminate the mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis through improved health investment.
Cross River NDLEA Reports 262 Drug Arrests and Farm Destruction in Seven Months
The Cross River State NDLEA command has reported the arrest of 262 suspects and the destruction of eight hectares of cannabis farms between November 2025 and May 2026.
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.