Ebola: Lagos Intensifies Surveillance, Reassures Residents Of Preparedness
The Lagos State Government has said it is ready to prevent, detect and respond to potential public health threats, amid...
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Genomic Sequencing Links Nigeria’s Case To Kenyan Strain — Pate
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, says genomic sequencing reveals a close similarity between the Ebola...
Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins In DR Congo – WHO Chief
The first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo began Friday, the...
Ebola: Pate warns politicians, says no plan to ban large gatherings
Pate said there was currently no indication requiring changes to planned large gatherings, including political campaigns ahead of the next...
Tinubu receives fellowship of WACP, seeks solutions to brain drain of medical experts
The President was conferred with a Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians by the Council of the West...
NECA, Health Ministry, SON Oppose Tobacco Provisions in New Bill
By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Standards...
Ebola outbreak: NCDC convenes first incident management meeting
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Wednesday convened its first Incident Management Meeting following Nigeria’s official...
Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja After Patient Arrives from Uganda
Following the Federal Government’s confirmation of an Ebola case in the FCT, health authorities have activated nationwide surveillance and urged...
Ebola: Medical academy issues advisory to Nigerians
Giwa-Osagie said Nigerians should remain calm but vigilant, stressing the importance of preventive measures and strict adherence to official health...
Anambra Activates Emergency Response After Confirming Lassa Fever Case
The Anambra State Government has activated an emergency response following the confirmation of a Lassa fever case involving a patient...