CHOLERA OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW
CHOLERA OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW WHAT YOU MUST KNOW: Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is typically contracted through consumption of contaminated water or food. Symptoms Cholera symptoms begins to appear between 12 hours and 5 days after consumption of contaminated food […]
Cholera Outbreak: Oyo Govt. Calls For Adoption Of Precautionary Measures
The Oyo State Government has issued a call for more vigilance and adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of potential cholera outbreak in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi gave the charge during a visit to a private hospital in Ibadan where two suspected cholera cases were receiving treatment. She […]
Oyo Restates Commitment To End HIV/AIDS By 2030
The Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) has reiterated its commitment to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, through collaboration with development partners, and other stakeholders. This assertion was made by the Chairman of the Agency, Dr. Gbola Adetunji, in a meeting recently held at the Agency’s Conference Room with Partners, Line-Ministries […]
Stakeholders to Discuss Food Poisoning in Nigeria
A three-day expert workshop, starting June 5, will bring together top professionals in the food and healthcare sectors, government officials, and key stakeholders to share expertise and best practices in preventing and controlling foodborne illnesses. Organized by Regina Akume, Chairman of the House Committee on Food and Drug Administration and Control, in partnership with Benson […]
About 7 Million Underage African Smoke — WHO Says
The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Friday said tobacco use among young people in the African Region, aged 13 to 15 years is about seven million. Moeti who said this in her message to commemorate World No Tobacco Day, stressed that young people are exposed to tobacco products through […]
Updated: 14 Cases Of Lassa Fever Recorded In 3 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it has recorded 14 new confirmed cases with one death following the outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ondo, Edo and Bauchi states. Its Director-General, NCDC, made this known in an interview yesterday in Abuja. Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa […]
2024 Menstrual Hygiene Day: South West Female Students Body, NFSAN, Spread Awareness About Menstrual Health, Hygiene and Promotes Body Literacy
….and Autonomy The South West Coordinator for the National Female Students Association of Nigerian, Comr. Zainab Dunmade Adeleke has advocates for better access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities for women and girls worldwide. Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, this aims to break the stigma surrounding menstruation and promote good […]
BREAKING: State Govt Confirms 42 Dead In Measles Outbreak, Shuts All Primary, Secondary Schools
BREAKING: State Govt Confirms 42 Dead In Measles Outbreak, Shuts All Primary, Secondary Schools On April 28, 2024, SaharaReporters reported how at least 42 children had been reportedly killed in an outbreak of measles in the northeast Nigerian state. The Adamawa State Government on Monday shut down primary and secondary schools following confirmation of a […]
World Autism Day : Early signs of Autism you Should Know
World Autism Day : Early signs of Autism you Should Know Every April 2nd is a special day set aside by the United Nations in 2007 as World Autism Awareness Day. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness and understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as promote the inclusion and acceptance of […]
Developing: France Become First Country To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution
Developing: France Become First Country To Enshrine Abortion Rights In Constitution France is geared to become the first country in the world to explicitly enshrine abortion rights in its constitution. A total of 925 members of the National Assembly and the Senate will travel by bus to Versailles on Monday afternoon to vote on amending […]