The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over a significant rise in Lassa fever infections across the country. As of the end of 2024, Nigeria had recorded 1,309 confirmed cases and 214 deaths. However, the situation has worsened in the first six weeks of 2025, with 413 new confirmed cases […]
Whether you’re moving abroad for work, education, or just to shake things up, there’s one thing you definitely don’t want to gamble on—your family’s health. Navigating a foreign healthcare system can be as confusing as ordering food in a language you barely understand, and without a solid health insurance plan, even a minor medical hiccup […]
The WHO defines counterfeit drugs as those deliberately mislabeled to deceive consumers about their identity or origin, affecting both branded and generic products. Other types of illicit drugs include substandard drugs, which are authorized but fail to meet quality standards, and unregistered/unlicensed drugs, which lack approval from health authorities. Counterfeit drugs are often hard to […]
October 31, 2024 – Nigeria’s Health Sector Prepares for Climate-Induced Threats The Federal Ministry of Health has released its inaugural Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, underscoring the profound impact of climate change on Nigeria’s health sector. Completed between January and July 2024 with support from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), the assessment predicts […]
The spread of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, continues to rise in Nigeria and across Africa, as public health agencies ramp up efforts to combat the growing threat. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported an increase in Mpox cases to 102 confirmed cases across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory […]
According to the World Health Organization, health authorities in Nigeria declared a cholera outbreak in Lagos on June 15, 2024, with 436 suspected cases reported. Within six days, the number of suspected cases exceeded 500, including 43 confirmed cases, with a 5.4% case fatality rate among suspected cases. Recent reports indicate the outbreak’s spread, […]
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the global vulnerability to infectious disease outbreaks. It has underscored the critical need for robust pandemic prevention and preparedness strategies. This article delves into the multifaceted aspects of pandemic prevention and preparedness, exploring historical lessons, current strategies, and future directions to mitigate the impacts of potential pandemics. Historical Context […]
(CBS News Sacramento) They used to be illegal, but now state law requires them on some campuses – and they’re everywhere from vending machines to bars. Fentanyl test strips are intended to help young people avoid fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescriptions or drugs. But many warn that test strips alone could do more harm than good. […]
Coral reefs worldwide are under siege as soaring ocean temperatures trigger a mass bleaching event, raising concerns among scientists about potentially catastrophic consequences. This alarming development, announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) and reported by CNN underscores the urgent need for decisive action to address climate change. […]
It’s been a really long day and you’re staring at the door of your gym, trying to summon the energy to hit the weights or do a cardio session. We’ve all been there. That’s where pre-workouts, short for pre-workout powders, come in – they promise to turn you from exhausted to energized in a single […]
