Tag: DISEASE
Diphtheria Outbreak: Death Toll Hits 13 In Kaduna
Latest official figures of deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have reportedly risen to 13.A breakdown shows 10 people have reportedly...
Lassa Fever: Two Confirmed Dead As Disease Ravages Oyo Communities
At least, two persons were confirmed dead due to Lassa Fever, while many have been hospitalized at the State General Hospital at Iwere lle,...
COVID-19: NCDC Reports 165 New Infections In Nigeria, Total 210,460
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC has reported 165 new infections and 26 additional deaths from the coronavirus pandemic.This report follows data released...
WHO Approves First Malaria Vaccine For Children
The World Health Organisation WHO is recommending widespread use of the world’s first malaria vaccine for the decades-long battle against the deadly disease for...
Cholera: UNICEF Expresses Concern As Disease Kills 2,035 In 2 Months
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has expressed worry over the devastating effect of cholera in Nigeria, saying about 58,000 cases have been reported...
HIV/AID: 44,000 Nigerian Drug Users Who Share Needles Responsible For Spread...
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA says over 44,000 Nigerian drug users who exchange needles and syringes in groups while ingesting...
