Man in court for allegedly stealing items worth N2.6m
A 39-year-old man, Adebowale Yusuf, on Friday appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing items worth N2.6 million.
Adebowale, whose address was…
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65 deaths, 246 suspected cases as DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported so far, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Friday.
According to Africa CDC, the outbreak is concentrated mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, both in eastern DRC. Four of the deaths have been confirmed among laboratory-verified Ebola cases.
The agency also reported suspected infections in Bunia, the…
Patients decry high cost of treatment as World Hypertension Day approaches
As the world prepares to mark World Hypertension Day, some Nigerians living with the condition have expressed concern over the rising cost of treatment, citing difficulties in accessing medication and sustaining long-term care.
The patients, who spoke with newsmen Lagos on Wednesday, said financial constraints and work-related stress were affecting their ability to properly manage the condition.
A 41-year-old teacher, Mr Benjamin Iwu, who was diagnosed with hypertension six years ago, said the cost of…
Charles Awuzie Blames Global Health System Over Alexx Ekubo’s Reported Death
Public commentator and entrepreneur Charles Awuzie has reacted to reports of the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, describing the development as a failure of global healthcare systems and calling for Africa to take greater control of medical innovation and disease treatment.
In a lengthy Facebook post following reports that the actor died after a battle with cancer, Awuzie lamented what he described as society’s inability to prevent deaths from terminal illnesses despite advances in science and technology.…
FG, EU, WHO Launch €4.2m Health Programme in Nigeria
The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has launched a €4.2 million programme to strengthen Nigeria’s public health institutions and improve disease outbreak preparedness.
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said the initiative, known as EU Support to Public Health Institutes in Nigeria (EU SPIN), would run for four years and be implemented by WHO in collaboration with the…
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