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- Federal Government Initiates Major Cervical Cancer Screening Drive in Imo State to Target 10,000 Women
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Federal Government officially launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri on Wednesday as part of a nationwide strategy to curb rising cancer rates. Deputy Healt...
- Infectious disease expert confirms Lassa fever is curable through early diagnosis and hospital-based care
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Dr. Olukemi Adekanmbi, a consultant physician at University College Hospital, Ibadan, states that Lassa fever can be successfully treated if patients present early to healthcare fa...
- Nutrition Expert Advocates for Plant-Based Diets and Sugar Reduction in Cancer Recovery
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Dietician Sarah Abagai has urged cancer patients to prioritize natural, plant-based foods and avoid fast foods high in carcinogens. Speaking at an oncology program in Abuja, she em...
- NCDC Deploys Rapid Response Teams After Isolated COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Cross River State
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new COVID-19 case involving a Chinese national in Cross River State. Director-General Jide Idris stated...
- Cross River Health Officials Confirm New COVID-19 Case Involving Chinese National as Emergency Response Teams Mobilize in Akamkpa
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
A 53-year-old Chinese national working in Akamkpa has tested positive for COVID-19 in Cross River State, marking the first confirmed case in the region since 2022. Health Commissio...
- Cross River State confirms new COVID-19 case involving Chinese Lafarge worker in Akamkpa
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
The Cross River State Government has reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case since 2022, involving a 53 year old Chinese national employed by Lafarge. Health officials have acti...
- Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Partners with Health Ministry to Launch 2026 Grassroots Malaria Elimination Campaign
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Africa
Veteran actor and Oloja-Elect of Lagos State, Jide Kosoko, visited the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, to advocate for deeper community participat...
- Taraba State Faces Severe Lassa Fever Outbreak As Federal Medical Centre Jalingo Confirms 50 Fatalities
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Jalingo has reported a critical surge in Lassa fever cases, with 50 deaths recorded out of 95 laboratory-confirmed infections. Health officials...
- Governor Alex Otti Commits To Revitalizing 948 Primary Healthcare Centres Across Abia State
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced a comprehensive plan to functionalize all 948 primary healthcare centres in the state, emphasizing strict quality standards and professional...
- Medical Experts Advocate For Accelerated Tuberculosis Testing As Nigeria Records 500,000 Annual Cases
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Consultant pulmonologists at University College Hospital, Ibadan, have called for a nationwide increase in early tuberculosis screening to combat Nigeria’s high mortality rate. Wit...
- Plateau Health Ministry Reports 5,397 Tuberculosis Cases Amid Growing Concerns Over Significant Notification Gaps
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Plateau Health Commissioner Nicholas Baamlong announced that 5,397 tuberculosis cases were documented in 2025, representing less than half of the projected total. The ministry is n...
- Governor Buni Commissions Modern ICT Hub to Digitalize Healthcare Management for 300,000 Yobe State Enrollees
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Africa
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology centre developed by the State Contributory Healthcare Management Agenc...