Governor Abdulaziz Yari was wrong the first time. Let’s assume he was ignorant and maybe he’s not into health stuff so he has no idea what and why Cerebrospinal Meningitis is. His state, Zamfara is the worst hit in the country accounting for over 200 deaths out of the over 300 recorded. So maybe he’s... Read More

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April 6, 2017

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Meningitis: FCT residents accuse health officials of selling vaccines for N500

by Dolapo Adelana Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have alleged that vaccinators were charging them N500 per person before they were given the Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) vaccine. The residents of Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja on Wednesday wondered the rationale behind the fee when the Federal Government had announced that... Read More

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December 15, 2016

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Bird flu outbreak recorded in Kano

Kano State government on Wednesday announced the outbreak of bird flu in the state. The Director Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Shehu Bawa, disclosed this to journalists in Kano. Nawa said the flu was discovered in one of the poultry farms in the state. “The state government has taken proactive measures... Read More

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March 4, 2016

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Panti Police barracks on fire (PHOTOS)

The barracks of the Police divisional headquarters (Panti) in Yaba, Lagos, is currently on fire. The cause of the fire outbreak, which has affected some buildings within the barracks, is still unknown. The fire was reported to have started at about 1:30pm.

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October 16, 2014

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Nigeria and Senegal to know #Ebola status soon – @WHO

by Kolapo Olapoju Senegal will be declared free of the Ebola virus disease on Friday 17 October, while Nigeria, having passed the requisite 42 days, with no new cases detected from the active surveillance in place, will be announced to be totally in the clear on Monday 20 October. This is according to the World Health Organisation.... Read More

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August 21, 2014

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Opinion: This is how to fight the Ebola Outbreak

by Dr. Bayo Okelana The cure for Ebola has been published multiple times in medical literature.[1,2,3,7] Animal and human models have consistently shown that antiserum from convalescent and survivor patients dramatically reduces mortality in severely ill Ebola patients, from about 85% to about 10%.[2,3] This was demonstrated in the 1990s by local doctors in the Congo during... Read More

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June 28, 2014

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Opinion: Wait, what is Nigeria doing to prevent an Ebola virus outbreak?

by Chinedu George Nnawetanma The scary part of the picture is that the disease has no known cure. An erstwhile little-known scourge, the Ebola virus disease has spread like wildfire through the western parts of the West African sub-region since the first case was reported early this year. According to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)... Read More

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October 28, 2013

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Not good at all: Federal Government confirms 75 deaths as result of Cholera outbreak

The federal government on Monday admitted that 75 persons have died from the cholera outbreak currently rampaging some parts of the country. Making the disclosure in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, added that 374 people have been affected by cholera. He said the casualty spread across states in the country including, Lagos,... Read More

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October 22, 2013

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Sad news: Cholera epidemic kills 34 people in Zamfara

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, a fresh cholera epidemic has taken hold in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State and has so far claimed 34 lives. This was disclosed in a report made by indigenes of the area to the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Leadership News reports: A resident,... Read More

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October 20, 2013

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Tragic news: Cholera outbreak leaves 8 people dead, many more hospitalized in Plateau

by Adeola Balogun An outbreak of cholera has taken hold in Namu village in the Qua’pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The epidemic has been confirmed by medical personnel. “Yes, there has been an outbreak of cholera in Namu village, eight people have been killed while 61 others have been hospitalized,” the Plateau State... Read More

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September 13, 2013

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Terrible: Nasarawa confirms outbreak of cholera, 18 patients admitted

by Oge Okonkwo The Nasarawa State Government on Thursday confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the Akwanga local government area of the state, saying that it is using all necessary measures to contain the spread of the disease. This development was made known by the the state Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Akabe, who said only one death has been... Read More

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September 6, 2013

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Sad news: Tragedy in Oyo as Cholera kills 8 people

by Oge Okonkwo There has been an outbreak of cholera, following a heavy rainy season in Oyo state which has killed eight people and leaving ten people hospitalised. This announcement was made by health officials speaking on the latest outbreak on Thursday. The outbreak was confirmed on Monday by the spokesman for the health ministry, Cosmas... Read More

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July 19, 2013

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How goods worth billions of naira were lost in Coscharis warehouse fire [DETAILS]

by Rachel Ogbu Goods probably worth billions of naira were destroyed by the fire that reportedly engulfed the warehouse of Coscharis Nigeria Limited in Lagos yesterday. YNaija reported that the started at about 4.00 am at warehouse located at the Kirikiri and had spread by the time firefighters from the Lagos State Fire Service and the... Read More

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July 18, 2013

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Fire guts Coscharis warehouse in Lagos

by Oge Okonkwo According to eye witnesses, the fire started at about 4.00 am. The warehouse located at the Kirikiri area of Lagos state is currently on fire as the source of the outbreak is not yet known. According to a staff, the ware house is worth billions of Naira and stocked with house goods... Read More

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The Zamfara governor has explained his statement, but what he “actually meant” is even more stupid

Meningitis: FCT residents accuse health officials of selling vaccines for N500

Bird flu outbreak recorded in Kano

Panti Police barracks on fire (PHOTOS)

Nigeria and Senegal to know #Ebola status soon – @WHO

Opinion: This is how to fight the Ebola Outbreak

Opinion: Wait, what is Nigeria doing to prevent an Ebola virus outbreak?

Not good at all: Federal Government confirms 75 deaths as result of Cholera outbreak

Sad news: Cholera epidemic kills 34 people in Zamfara

Tragic news: Cholera outbreak leaves 8 people dead, many more hospitalized in Plateau

Terrible: Nasarawa confirms outbreak of cholera, 18 patients admitted

Sad news: Tragedy in Oyo as Cholera kills 8 people

How goods worth billions of naira were lost in Coscharis warehouse fire [DETAILS]

Fire guts Coscharis warehouse in Lagos

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