The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for urgent investment in tuberculosis (TB) care and support services to safeguard millions of lives at risk worldwide.
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The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) showed that young adults, particularly from ages 21 to 30, were the most affected by the deadly viral disease.
The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday signed a three-year rolling work plan with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to enhance health and nutrition services in the state.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about the sale of mislabelled Chlorpheniramine and Dexamethasone injection ampoules in Nigeria.
Oral health experts have identified bad breath, also known as halitosis, as a significant factor contributing to psychosocial disorders, impacting individuals’ confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.
The National Assembly (NASS), comprised of the Senate and House of Representatives, on Thursday ratified the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The president had, on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast, declared a state of emergency in Rivers. The declaration saw the suspension of the governor, his deputy and members of state House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. However, the declaration must be ratified by the two arms of the National Assembly within two days of the declaration, as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), otherwise the action become a…
The Egbesu Ijaws of Gbaramatu have expressed strong opposition to the recent suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. In a statement, the group described the decision as unconstitutional and called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the action. According to the Ijaw leaders, the suspension undermines democratic principles and could lead to further political instability in the state. They urged the Federal Government to prioritize dialogue and peaceful resolution rather than actions that could escalate tensions. “We believe in the rule of law and the protection of constitutional governance,” the statement read. “The people of Rivers…
For the past two months, Elsie has been receiving daily calls from desperate children surviving on HIV treatment whom she is not allowed to help.
The current situation in Rivers State is a matter of concern for the Ijaw nation. As clans and kingdoms of the Ijaw nation within Delta State and Edo State, we, the people of Egbama, Gbaramatu, Isaba, and Ogbe-Ijoh, are deeply aware of actions that may undermine the voice and representation of the Ijaw people in Nigeria. Eight years ago, an Ijaw man was removed from office, and since then, the Ijaw people have faced marginalization. Today, we, the Gbaramatu Ijaw, Egbama Ijaw, Isaba Ijaw, and Ogbe-Ijoh clans, stand in solidarity with our Ijaw brothers in Rivers State, advocating for fairness,…
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta said Thursday it would launch its generative artificial intelligence assistant Meta AI in the European Union “this week”, more than a year after the service’s US release.