By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter DELTA GOVERNMENT notes that in partnership with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), it has committed to stringent measures to combat the recent cholera outbreak in the state. This assurance came from Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the State Commissioner for Health, who highlighted the go...
By Joke Kujenya NEARLY ONE-THIRD of adults worldwide, roughly 1.8 billion people, failed to meet recommended physical activity levels in 2022, highlighting a significant global health issue. This marks a 5% increase in physical inactivity since 2010, a trend that threatens to escalate further. If current patterns persist, inactivity rates coul...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S DRUG problem poses a complex challenge with profound impacts on individuals, families, society, and the nation. To address this issue effectively, the Federal Government is shifting towards increased collaboration with relevant ministries, agencies, development partners, and stakeholders, moving away from the fr...
By Joke Kujenya HOURS AFTER making an impassioned appeal to save the life of his wife, Elle Emmanuel-Babatunde, she died in anguish. Adebayo Oladipo Babatunde, 49, who pleaded yesterday with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Health Commissioner Tommy Coker to rescue his wife from her health torment, just sent an early morning chat to [&hell...
By Joke Kujenya FRANTIC TO rescue his wife, Mrs. Elle Ebunoluwa Babatunde, 27, from the grips of death, Adebayo Oladipo Babatunde, 49, is calling on Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Health Commissioner Tommy Coker to please come to their rescue. In a passionate appeal with tears, he narrated how the whole saga began on […]
By Joke Kujenya UP TILL RECENTLY, Nnena Francis, a vibrant 60-year-old retired teacher, had always led an active lifestyle. She recounts how she often enjoyed gardening, dancing, and playing with her grandchildren. However, over the years, as she narrated to JKNewsMedia, she said she had neglected her diet and often skipped meals and relying o...
By Joke Kujenya ISSUING AN alarming warning about a cholera outbreak, describing the identified strain as “highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for widespread dissemination.” This update was provided by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, via his Instagram page, @profakinabayomi, on Monday. He...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter URGENT and INCREASED vigilance, along with proactive measures, have been mooted by the Oyo State Government to stave off a potential cholera outbreak within the region. During a visit to a private hospital in Ibadan where two suspected cholera cases were under observation, the Commissioner for Health, D...
By Joke Kujenya A CHOLERA outbreak has swept through Lagos State, claiming the lives of five residents and admitting 60 others to healthcare facilities. The affected areas include Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe. Health authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution and adhere to preventive measures to contain the spr...
By Joke Kujenya AN URGENT advisory to Nigerians has been renewed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), cautioning against the perilous practice of using hazardous chemicals to preserve food items. The agency’s latest alert highlights issued Sunday morning, present the grave dangers associated with ...
