Bavarian Nordic is seeking EU approval to extend its mpox vaccine to adolescents, with plans for trials in younger children.

A new strain of mpox has spread to Sweden from Africa, prompting global health concerns over further international spread.

The World Health Organisation has declared Mpox a global health emergency, urging member nations to prepare for potential outbreaks.

Health Minister Pate has assured continued support for NAUTH, highlighting infrastructure and quality service improvements under Tinubu’s administration.

The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed four cases of the H5N1 bird flu in Colorado.

VP Shettima says government aims to eliminate open defecation by 2025 through the “Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet” Campaign.

A UNICEF report has underscored Nigeria’s issue with child malnutrition, attributing a high under-five mortality rate to severe food insecurity.

E. coli, a disease typically found in human and animal intestines, has led to one death in England.

WHO has reported at least 8,000 Mpox cases in Congo in 2024 resulting in 384 deaths.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu has credited proactive measures by the Lagos State government for preventing a catastrophic cholera outbreak

Dr Hassan emphasised that cholera is treatable and preventable, and urged coordinated efforts and improved hygiene in Nigeria.

Tinubu has directed the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to manage the cholera emergency operation centre led by the NCDC.

NCDC DG Jide Idris has announced the activation of an emergency centre to address the cholera outbreak across 31 states.

With 1159 suspected Cholera cases, the FG has urged Nigerians to improve sanitation, seek immediate medical attention if symptomatic

The Lagos State Government has attributed the cholera outbreak to unregistered tiger nut drinks as fatalities rise to 35.

WHO has congratulated Chad for becoming one of the countries to eliminate sleeping sickness, a neglected tropical disease

Lagos State is facing a cholera outbreak with 401 suspected cases and 21 fatalities, prompting government intervention.

The Lagos State government has confirmed 17 cholera cases out of 350 suspected cases, as well as 15 deaths.

After investigations, the House of Reps has agreed to temporarily lift the ban on sachet alcohol to reduce economic pressure.

Despite a $700m settlement, J&J didn’t admit wrongdoing, maintaining that its talc products are safe and do not cause cancer.