Tag: Public Health
Kano Seeks More Vaccines as Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 50 Lives
KANO, Nigeria — Health authorities in northern Nigeria are seeking additional diphtheria vaccines as they investigate reports that more than 50 children have died...
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Sixth Province in DR Congo
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a growing challenge after Ebola was detected in a sixth province, raising concerns that...
Kano Unveils Sickle Cell, Disease Control Centres
The Kano State Government has commissioned a new Sickle Cell Centre and a state Disease Control Centre, marking a significant step in efforts to...
Nigeria Moves to Fix Emergency Healthcare System
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to strengthen its emergency healthcare system with a new nationwide push aimed at improving access to life saving medical...
FG Launches Nigeria’s First Brain Health Agenda
The Federal Government has announced plans to develop Nigeria's first National Brain Health Agenda, a landmark initiative aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and...
Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Northeast Nigeria as Insecurity Blocks Health Response
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (FN) — A cholera outbreak in northeast Nigeria is worsening, with health officials warning that persistent insecurity in the region is making...
Heatwave Sweeps U.S., Canada Ahead of July 4 and World Cup
WASHINGTON (FN) — A powerful heatwave continues to blanket large parts of the United States and southern Canada, raising concerns about public safety ahead...
Hay Fever Seasons Stretch Longer, Doctors Urge Coping Steps
LONDON (FN), Hay fever sufferers are facing longer bouts of sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion as pollen seasons stretch further into the year, health...
Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, NCDC Steps Up Response
CALABAR, Nigeria (FN), Health authorities in Cross River State have confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Bangladesh Races to Vaccinate After Suspected Measles Kills 100 Children
DHAKA, Bangladesh (FN), Health officials in Bangladesh have begun emergency vaccination campaigns after more than 100 children died in the past month from what...
