Category : Disease Outbreaks


Funding Shortfalls Undermine Nigeria's End TB Goals

Nigeria is off track to meet WHO's 2025 End TB targets, with high incidence and deaths. A massive $405M budget faces a 73% funding gap, risking millions of lives. Urgent domestic investment is needed.

5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe

Cholera outbreaks in Nigeria are often linked to contaminated water. Learn the five critical signs to check before buying from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') to protect your family's health.

5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe

Learn the 5 critical signs that water from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') may be contaminated and could lead to cholera. Protect your family's health with these essential checks.

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.

Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH

Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.

Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Adamawa

Rural communities in Adamawa face devastating cholera outbreak with 10 confirmed deaths. Victims describe drinking unsafe water and using makeshift remedies as government aid fails to reach remote villages.

Toxic Groundwater Threat in Kogi, Lagos, Kebbi

Federal Government warns of dangerous chemical and microbial contamination in groundwater across Kogi, Lagos, and Kebbi states. Health risks include neurological damage and kidney failure. Urgent action required.

Sokoto Records 8 Dengue Fever Cases

Sokoto State confirms 8 Dengue fever cases. Health officials urge vigilance, proper case management, and community action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

Cholera Outbreak Kills 10 in Adamawa

A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Adamawa State, claiming 10 lives and hospitalizing dozens. Health authorities race against time to contain the spread as communities face water contamination crisis.

Nigeria's 2025: Second Hottest Year Predicted

The World Meteorological Organization warns that 2025 could become Nigeria's second hottest year ever recorded, raising serious concerns about heatwaves, health risks, and economic impacts across the nation.

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Declared Disaster Area

Hurricane Melissa's unprecedented 185mph fury has plunged Jamaica into chaos, submerging entire communities and prompting mass evacuations as the nation battles one of its worst natural disasters.

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