Tag: Public Health
Kano to reform livestock trading, meat processing – Commissioner
Kano, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing livestock business practices to protect public health, improve food safety...
Nigeria battles multiple disease outbreaks across six zones – NCDC
Abuja, January 27, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria is currently responding to multiple infectious...
A’Ibom assembly passes resolution seeking private partnership on waste recycling
Uyo, Jan. 21, 2026 (NAN) The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution urging the state government to partner with the...
U.S. state South Carolina reports at least 88 new measles cases
Los Angeles, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) No fewer than 88 children with new measles cases have been confirmed in the U.S. state of South...
Africa-CDC confirms cancellation of US funded hepatitis B vaccine study in...
Abuja, Jan. 19, 2026 (NAN) The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has confirmed the cancellation of the United States funded...
LG boss urges traders in Epe fish markets to ensure sanitation
Epe (Lagos State), Jan. 17, 2026 (NAN) The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State, Ms. Surah Animashaun, has urged traders...
Climate change: NOA begins sensitisation on public safety in A’Ibom
Uyo, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday, launched an awareness campaign, aimed at educating residents on the increasing impact...
Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025 – NCDC
Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 215 deaths were recorded from Lassa fever in 2025,...
Bauchi State Govt. renews warning against bush burning
Bauchi, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The Bauchi State Ministry of Housing and Environment has renewed its warning to residents to desist from bush burning...
WHO calls for 20% public health budget to strengthen systems
Abuja, Sept. 4, 2025 (NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria to increase public health spending to at least 20 per...
Africa to declare public health emergency over Mpox
The African continent is poised to declare a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) as the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak continues to spread across...
Public health emergencies: FCTA inaugurates risk communication team
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Friday, inaugurated a multi-sectoral Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Team, to strengthen response to public health...
