The Benue State Government has announced that it recorded 243 suspected cases of Lassa fever between January and September 2025, with 13 deaths reported. State Epidemiologist Dr Asema Msuega said 18 of the cases were confirmed through laboratory tests. “Of the deaths, five were from confirmed cases while eight were classified as probable. Probable deaths …
At least 10 children have died in Niger State following a diphtheria outbreak, prompting the government to launch an emergency response. The measures include mass vaccination, public sensitisation, and rapid case detection. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tertiary Health, Dr. Mohammed Gana, confirmed the deaths in Bida Local Government Area. He blamed the high …
By Esther Ososanya Global health groups demand financial accountability, stronger laws to counter rising nicotine products As tobacco-related deaths climb past eight million globally each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO), along with global public health experts, is demanding decisive action from governments to counter industry influence and curb new nicotine-driven marketing strategies. The latest …
