MSF Raises Alarm Over Surging Meningitis Cases in Northwest Nigeria, Reports Over 60 Deaths in Kebbi
MSF warned of a worsening meningitis outbreak in Kebbi and Sokoto, with over 500 cases and 60 deaths reported.
MSF warned of a worsening meningitis outbreak in Kebbi and Sokoto, with over 500 cases and 60 deaths reported.
Lassa fever outbreak claims 118 lives, with 3,465 suspected cases reported across 91 LGAs in 33 Nigerian states, says NCDC.
A health specialist has said Nigeria needs over $400m, integrated healthcare to tackle the country’s high Tuberculosis burden by 2035.
The FG has allocated N32bn to strengthen primary healthcare, ensuring quality services for vulnerable Nigerians.
Measles cases in Europe hit a 25-year high in 2024 as declining vaccination rates fuel a resurgence.
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico reach 256 as US records its first measles-related death in a decade.
The Kebbi State Government has confirmed a meningitis outbreak in three LGAs, recording 26 deaths and 248 suspected cases.
The federal government has approved a $1bn facility to support 36 states in tackling child-maternal mortality and improving healthcare services nationwide.
The FEC has approved N10.3 billion for procurement of HIV/AIDS drugs, diabetes kits, and medical equipment to improve health services.
The Nigerian government has approved $1.7bn for healthcare, governance reforms to improve service delivery and transparency nationwide.
NAFDAC DG has insisted on the death penalty for fake drug dealers, saying weak penalties encourage repeat offences.
NCDC has reported 24,846 confirmed diphtheria cases across the 37 states, with over 1,200 deaths recorded.
Shettima has said Nigeria is attracting foreign patients for affordable, high-quality kidney transplants, urging investment in medical education.
Minister Salako has noted that Nigeria has recorded major cancer care advancements in prevention, detection, and treatment.
Health Minister Pate has emphasised Nigeria’s healthcare transformation, attracting patients from the UK, US, and West Africa for quality care.
Nigeria has approved N4.8bn for HIV treatment, preparing for US aid cut, with $1bn allocated to healthcare.
Authorities have urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel as Nigeria strengthens surveillance amid Ebola outbreak in Uganda
The Nigerian Government is set to produce HIV test kits and anti-retroviral drugs locally, with full rollout expected before 2025’s end.
Federal Government has launched MAMII initiative in Kano to reduce maternal mortality, ensuring healthcare access for pregnant women nationwide.
The CIA has assessed that COVID-19 likely originated from a lab incident, though both lab and natural origins remain plausible.
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