Nasarawa Confirms 15 Diphtheria Cases, Blames Low Immunisation Rates
Nasarawa's Ministry of Health confirms 15 diphtheria cases across Keffi, Lafia, and Wamba LGAs, all involving unvaccinat…
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FG Upgrades Riyom Hospital to National Trauma Centre, Deploys 15 Ambulances to Plateau
The Federal Government elevates Riyom General Hospital to National Trauma Centre status under NEMSAS, deploying 15 ambulance…
Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 23 in Jos North, 143 Suspected Cases Recorded
A diphtheria outbreak in Jos North LGA has killed 23 people and infected 143 others, with Plateau health officials battling …
Nasarawa Begins Free Hepatitis Screening, Vaccination for 1,000 Civil Servants
The Nasarawa State Government has commenced free hepatitis screening and vaccination for 1,000 civil servants as part of act…
Nasarawa Begins Free Hepatitis Screening, Vaccinates 1,000 Civil Servants
LAFIA, Nasarawa State — The Nasarawa State Government has launched a free hepatitis screening and vaccination ca…
Plateau records 441 cholera cases, 14 deaths across four LGAs
Plateau State has recorded 441 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across four LGAs since June 2026 as government expands …
Benue dismisses Mpox outbreak reports in Konshisha
The Benue State Government says suspected Mpox cases reported in Korinya Community, Konshisha LGA, were clinically assessed …
Plateau Concludes Joint Evaluation, Set to Strengthen Health Security
By Simon Augustine The second phase of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of Plateau State's health se…
FCTA expands clean cooking initiative to 12,500 Abuja households
The Federal Capital Territory Administration says more than 12,500 households have switched from firewood and charcoal to cl…
NAFDAC Seals Shops, Arrests Six Over Illegal Sale of Bleaching Creams
NAFDAC HQ June 24, 2026 – Lagos, Nigeria The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seale…
Malnutrition and Drug Abuse Are Fueling Insecurity – Nigeria Union of Journalists Warns
June 20, 2026 – Abuja, Nigeria The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has identified malnutrition, drug abuse and the unchec…
Ebola outbreak: Nigeria records first suspected case in Lagos
Lagos, Lagos State – By Prime Brief Media The Lagos State Government has confirmed that a suspected case of the Ebola viru…
NCDC PLACES EMERGENCY CENTRE ON EBOLA ALERT, SAYS IMPORTATION RISK HIGH
Abuja, FCT – By Prime Brief Media The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has elevated its preparedness level for Ebola, pl…