There is very little that is pretty about malaria. The mosquito-borne disease that causes morbidity and mortality with aplomb was in 2019 alone, responsible for 409,000 deaths, most of them in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Endemic in regions of the global south including southeast Asia, an estimated 229 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide in... Read More

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January 23, 2019

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The government wants to deploy nuclear technology to eradicate Malaria and this is the mother of all embarrassment

Many times before, the Nigerian government has made the country a laughing stock, especially orchestrated by President Buhari himself. The lazy Nigerian youth comment, the BBC interview where he reduced the First Lady to an apparatus for sex and making food, his denial of being a clone and a slew of others that have caused... Read More

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Dr. Ogbonnaya, Korea, malaria, Nuclear power

June 18, 2018

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[The Injustice Blog] Edo IDPs in a close shave with death

The state of health of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Edo is one that requires emergency intervention by the state government and all necessary agencies responsible for the care of IDPs in the country. The existing situation can be described as a close shave with death which we needs to be prevented immediately without further... Read More

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Edo, IDPs, malaria

May 1, 2018

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2018 WMD: Mortein, State Ministries of Health Partner for a Malaria Free Nigeria

Honourable Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole; General Manager, Reckitt Benckiser (RB), West Africa, Dayanand Sriram; National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr. Audu Bala Mohammed and Marketing Manager, Home & Hygiene, RB West Africa, Mrs. Omotola Bamigbaiye-Elatuyi at the Ministerial Press Briefing in Commemoration of the 2018 World Malaria Day in Abuja In... Read More

Over a 100 million Nigerians can’t treat malaria – Dogara

Speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says over a 100 million Nigerians cannot afford to treat malaria. Dogara said this while declaring open an investigative hearing on the alleged inhuman treatment of healthcare providers, The Cable reports. “Regrettably, there is no mechanism to protect vulnerable families from the catastrophic effects of the exorbitant... Read More

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April 28, 2017

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#OneActAgainstMalaria: Mortein partners with state Ministries of Health to end Malaria for good

In continuation of its fight against Malaria and as part of activities marking this year’s World Malaria Day with the universal theme “End Malaria for Good”, Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Nigeria, makers of Mortein insecticide Brand, with its theme: “One Act Against Malaria” has joined forces with the Lagos, Ogun and Abia State Governments and the National Malaria... Read More

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February 17, 2017

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Young Nigerian-American entrepreneur empowers university students to eradicate malaria in local communities through “The Home Project”

Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State – February 2017 – Israel Olaore, 25-year old founder of The StopGo Movement and former student of Babcock University is returning to his Alma-mater to facilitate round two of his “Home Project” initiative. The second installment of the project begins on on Sunday, February 19th, with campus-wide awareness and registration that will last... Read More

GSK’s malaria candidate vaccine, MosquirixTM (RTS,S), receives positive opinion from European regulators for the prevention of malaria in young children in sub-Saharan Africa

GSK announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive scientific opinion for its malaria candidate vaccine MosquirixTM, also known as RTS,S, in children aged 6 weeks to 17 months. Following this decision, the World Health Organization (WHO) will now formulate a... Read More

Punch Newspaper introduces website to create awareness on Malaria treatment

by Ranti Joseph Malaria being one of the top killer disease in not only Nigeria but also Africa has always been a thing of deep concern to World Health organisation (WHO)who says that malaria led to an estimated 627,000 deaths worldwide in 2012, with 564300 (90%) being from sub-Saharan Africa. But the unfortunate thing is... Read More

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December 22, 2014

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Mortein launches innovative variant to strengthen malaria fight in Nigeria

by Damilola Jagun In furtherance of its commitment to provide innovative solutions to make life easier and healthier, leading anti-malaria brand, Mortein from the stables of Reckitt Benckiser launched its new variant, Mortein automatic insect control system recently. The most anticipated Mortein automatic insect control system is made from natural extracts and can last up to... Read More

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October 24, 2014

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Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria dies in Abuja

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Sudanese embassy has announced the passing of Dr Tagelsir Ali, the country’s Ambassador to Nigeria. The information was disemminated through the Media Adviser to the embassy, Mr Mohammed Abdulrahman, who disclosed that Ali died at the age of 66, at about 1a.m. on Friday, 24 October at the National Hospital,... Read More

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August 9, 2014

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Hospital expose: Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer wanted to take the virus to Calabar

by Kolapo Olapoju Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American man who imported the Ebola virus disease (EVD) to Nigeria, attempted to forcefully discharge himself from First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, and travel to Calabar, Cross River State, to attend an ECOWAS event. Sawyer, who was a consultant with the Liberian ministry of finance, arrived Lagos on... Read More

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June 7, 2014

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Sad news: Nollywood costumier, Lizzy Ogbodo is dead (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani Nollywood costumier Elizabeth Ogbodo popularly known as Lizzy is dead. Lizzy died this morning following complications from health issues in Niger Foundation Hospital, Enugu. She was found lying lifeless on the staircase to her apartment by her neighbour after she collapsed. Actress Ejiro Okurame, who is known to be close to her,... Read More

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November 13, 2013

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Billionaire Bill Gates rocks ‘babanriga’ at meeting with GEJ (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Microsoft founder Bill Gates is in Nigeria for Stakeholders Meeting on Polio Eradication. The billionaire was treated to a warm reception at the state house in Abuja by President Goodluck Jonathan with other dignitaries present. Mr. Gates was also decorated with a ‘babanriga’ by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar. More... Read More

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October 3, 2013

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Poetry: Green white dreams by Soyombo Ayomikun

by Soyombo Ayomikun They dreamt of a haven to be named Nigeria. Not a nation to be ravaged by a legion of diseases one of which is malaria What more can we get from life Than a world so green and free from strife Beautiful streams peacefully flowing through our yards Watering the growing lilies... Read More

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July 18, 2013

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LASPOTECH students protest death of colleague

Brandishing tree branches and green leaves and with tears flowing down their cheeks, students of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) last Monday protested the death of their colleague, Oladimeji Olu. Academic activities were grounded at the school’s Ikorodu campus as the students took to the streets over the “poor medical services” in their clinic. They... Read More

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June 22, 2013

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Temie Giwa: The doctor ordered primary health care (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa Primary health care in Nigeria is truly horrific… Clinic filled with overworked and underpaid staff members, who are so prone to mistakes that if Nigerians were remotely litigious, lawyers would suddenly become overnight celebrities and billionaires. The International Finance Corporation claims that $4.5 billion investment is needed to repair Nigeria’s health system... Read More

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May 13, 2013

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Cheta Nwanze: Our environment breeds cancer and malaria (Y! FrontPage)

by Cheta Nwanze Malaria is commonly associated with poverty, and can indeed be a cause of poverty and a major hindrance to economic development. Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth, intrude upon and destroy adjacent tissues, and sometimes metastasis, or spread to other locations in the... Read More

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March 24, 2013

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Malaria, HIV/AIDS, cancer and road accidents named Nigeria’s top killers by NMA

by Rachel Ogbu Malaria, HIV/AIDS, cancer and road accidents were officially listed as the top killers in the country. The Nigeria Medical Association also added hypertension and diabetes claiming that the rising cases was influenced by globalisation. The National President, NMA, Esahon Enabulele said it seemed the government focused more on HIV/AIDS over other diseases, but was because it had... Read More

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March 3, 2013

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6 common diseases in Nigeria and how to prevent them

by Dr Jimade Ola-Solomon No matter how careful we are, we can’t always escape the increasing number of diseases lurking in our daily lives in Nigeria, below are the most common of such diseases and how they can be effectively prevented. 1. Malaria: Malaria is leading cause of morbidity and mortality in our country, this... Read More

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January 22, 2013

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Femke becomes Funke: Not a common cold

by Femke van Zeijl I long for the moment when I have finally toughened up and gotten used to pure water, malaria and eating fresh salads outdoors (another oyinbo no no). ‘Salsa tonight?’ The voice on the other end of the line made it sound more like a statement than a question. Which is understandable:... Read More

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November 10, 2012

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Sustainable Conversation hosted by Thistle Praxis points way forward for health sector

by Isi Esene Thistle Praxis points way forward for Nigeria’s public health sector We need knowledge to improve Nigerian health care sector – Thistle Praxis The third edition of Thistle Praxis Sustainable Conversation series held on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Radisson Blu Anchorage hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conversation revolved around... Read More

Angela Oyo-Ita, Fola Laoye, Health, hiv, Jide Idris, Kudo Ikemba, malaria, Mohammed Ali Pate, Thistle Praxis

April 9, 2012

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Ninja Mosquitoes? Research suggests malaria might become untreatable

by Rachel Ogbu Researchers have claimed that the rise of resistance to the front-line treatments for malaria means the effort to eliminate malaria is “seriously compromised”. According to the BBC health news, latest reports from scientists suggest that confirmed resistant strains of the malaria parasite on the border between Thailand and Burma, 500 miles (800km)... Read More

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The government wants to deploy nuclear technology to eradicate Malaria and this is the mother of all embarrassment

[The Injustice Blog] Edo IDPs in a close shave with death

2018 WMD: Mortein, State Ministries of Health Partner for a Malaria Free Nigeria

Over a 100 million Nigerians can’t treat malaria – Dogara

#OneActAgainstMalaria: Mortein partners with state Ministries of Health to end Malaria for good

Young Nigerian-American entrepreneur empowers university students to eradicate malaria in local communities through “The Home Project”

GSK’s malaria candidate vaccine, MosquirixTM (RTS,S), receives positive opinion from European regulators for the prevention of malaria in young children in sub-Saharan Africa

Punch Newspaper introduces website to create awareness on Malaria treatment

Mortein launches innovative variant to strengthen malaria fight in Nigeria

Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria dies in Abuja

Hospital expose: Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer wanted to take the virus to Calabar

Sad news: Nollywood costumier, Lizzy Ogbodo is dead (PICTURED)

Opinion: Homosexuality is not an easy sell in places like Nigeria

Billionaire Bill Gates rocks ‘babanriga’ at meeting with GEJ (PHOTOS)

Poetry: Green white dreams by Soyombo Ayomikun

LASPOTECH students protest death of colleague

Temie Giwa: The doctor ordered primary health care (Y! FrontPage)

Cheta Nwanze: Our environment breeds cancer and malaria (Y! FrontPage)

Malaria, HIV/AIDS, cancer and road accidents named Nigeria’s top killers by NMA

6 common diseases in Nigeria and how to prevent them

Femke becomes Funke: Not a common cold

Sustainable Conversation hosted by Thistle Praxis points way forward for health sector

Ninja Mosquitoes? Research suggests malaria might become untreatable

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