Edo Targets 2.2m Children for Measles, Rubella Jab
Edo State aims to vaccinate 2.2 million children against measles and rubella in a major 2026 campaign. Learn about the dates, strategy, and how to protect your child.
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Lassa Fever Kills 4, Including Pregnant Women, in Nasarawa
A Lassa fever outbreak in Nasarawa's Awe LGA has claimed four lives, forcing a hospital closure. Health officials cite poor case handling and lack of resources as major challenges. Read more.
UK's Youngest Dementia Patient Dies at 24
Andre Yarham, the UK's youngest dementia patient, has died at 24. His family donated his brain to science to help research into the cruel, rare disease. Learn the signs.
Okoya's 86th Birthday: Free Healthcare for 1,500 in Lagos
Industrialist Chief Rasaq Okoya launches an 8-day free medical outreach for Eti-Osa residents, covering bills and offering transport fare. A model for private sector health intervention.
Heavy Metals Found in Yobe Water, Linked to Kidney Disease
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Ayodele: Using Yale Training to Boost Nigeria's Health Networks
Nigerian-born clinician Ayo-ige Ayodele plans to use his Yale epidemiology training to strengthen infectious disease control and bridge health gaps in underserved communities. Read his vision for Nigeria.
Trump's Nigeria Threat: The Real Motives Behind Military Talk
Analysis: Trump's threat of military action in Nigeria echoes imperial 'white man's burden.' We examine three real motives: rare-earth minerals, evangelical voters, and racist grievances. Read more.
Sickle Cell Foundation Raises Alarm Over Cost of Cure and Care
Anissa Sickle Cell Foundation reveals the crushing financial burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria, with crisis care hitting N1 million and a cure costing N85 million. It calls for urgent NHIS coverage and policy action.
China's Rare Earths Mining Boom in Jiangxi Province
Explore how China's secretive rare earth mining in Jiangxi fuels global tech and defense, shaping trade wars and forcing EU and US to seek alternatives. Discover the strategic power buried in red soil.
Beetles Block Europe's Biggest Rare Earths Mine
Plans to mine Europe's largest rare earth deposit in Norway face delays over environmental fears for endangered beetles and mosses. Discover the clash between green energy goals and conservation.
Experts Urge Policy Action on Nigeria's Sickle Cell Burden
Health experts call for sustained policies and public education to tackle Nigeria's high sickle cell disease burden. They stress genotype testing and ending discrimination.
Balkan Model: How to Stop a Cattle Disease Outbreak
As France battles lumpy skin disease, experts point to the Balkans' 2016 success: rapid vaccination and culls controlled the outbreak in months. Learn the key strategies.
French Farmers Protest Cattle Culls Over Disease Control
France's agriculture minister urges farmers to trust government's cattle culling and vaccination plan to control lumpy skin disease, as protests block roads. Read the full story.
Ginger Farmers Face Dwindling Yields, Rising Pest Infestations
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
414 Mpox Cases, 6 Deaths in 33 Nigerian States
Health experts raise alarm as NCDC confirms 414 Mpox cases and six deaths across 33 states. Stakeholders call for stronger surveillance, vaccination, and public education to curb the persistent spread.
Why Rare Earth Metals Are Crucial for Tech and Energy
Discover how 'rare earth' metals from China power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. As the EU plans to boost production, learn why these elements are a global strategic chip.
Rare Fabergé Egg Fetches £22.9m, Smashes Record
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, commissioned by Russia's last Tsar, has sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's in London. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
FG Made 4 Emergency Cholera Vaccine Requests - WHO
As Nigeria battles a worsening cholera outbreak with over 22,000 cases, the FG sought emergency vaccine allocations four times. Learn about the global response and impact.
Common Sweetener Sorbitol Linked to Liver Disease
New research reveals sorbitol, a common sweetener in sugar-free gum and drinks, may trigger deadly liver disease by disrupting gut bacteria. Learn the risks.
Lions Club supports Hansen's disease settlers in Ogun
Sagamu Metropolitan Lions Club provided food and supplies to Oke-Eriwo Hansen Disease Settlement during World Service Day. The humanitarian visit addressed critical needs of residents.
China's Rare Earth Control Shapes US Trade Relations
China's decades-long strategy to dominate rare earth minerals gives Beijing crucial leverage in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Discover how this impacts global technology and defense sectors.
EU to challenge China's rare earths dominance
EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne declares Europe must break dependence on China's rare earths, calling export controls a 'racket'. New strategy coming December 3.
National Assembly Advances Sickle Cell Disease Bill
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung sponsors crucial bill to address Nigeria's sickle cell crisis. The legislation aims to establish treatment centers and promote local drug production to save lives.
GIS Day 2025: Nigerian Experts Push Health Tech Collaboration
Health experts at Nigeria's 2025 World GIS Day emphasized innovative collaboration using Geographic Information Systems to advance health equity and disease eradication across Africa.
MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.
Nasarawa launches $400m rare earth processing plant
Nasarawa State inaugurates Africa's largest rare earth processing facility in Uke. The $400m plant will boost Nigeria's tech, energy and defense sectors. Read more about this groundbreaking investment.
Nasarawa launches $400m rare earth metals plant
Nasarawa State inaugurates a $400 million rare earth and critical metals processing plant in Uke, set to create over 10,000 jobs and position Nigeria as a key player in the global tech and energy sectors.
China pledges reliable rare earth supply to Germany
Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil obtained China's commitment for reliable rare earth supplies during his Beijing visit. This breakthrough addresses critical supply chain concerns for German manufacturers.
Nasarawa rare earth plant creates 10,000 jobs
Nigeria's mining sector generates N26 billion in 2025 as Nasarawa gets $400 million rare earth plant creating 10,000 jobs. Read about Nigeria's mineral revolution.
Terminally ill woman, 25, chooses assisted dying
Annaliese Holland, 25, ends lifelong suffering from rare autoimmune disease through voluntary assisted dying. Her courageous story highlights end-of-life choices.
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