By JKNewsMedia THE FIRST documented human case of Shamonda Virus Disease (SVD) has been reported in October 2026, in France, marking a significant development in the monitoring of a virus previously identified in animals, as scientists seek to understand its potential effects on people and how it spreads. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the pati...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two additional suspected cases of Ebola virus disease and 53 primary contacts as it intensifies surveillance, testing and contact tracing to contain the potential spread of the infection. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Directo...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government (FG) announced it has strengthened public health surveillance and response measures following the confirmation of an Ebola disease case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urging Nigerians to remain calm, practise good hygiene and rely only on verified health information. JKN...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA WILL retain regulatory control over medicines and vaccines supplied under the United States-Nigeria government agreement, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) confirming that quality assessments and technology-driven distribution tracking will remain in ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS have begun into disposable sanitary pads following concerns over potentially harmful chemicals detected in some products sold in Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has commenced investigations into...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reported WARNINGS OVER the health implications of mandatory fortification of bouillon cubes have intensified as Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) urged the Federal Government to reconsider policies that could encourage greater consumption of ultra processed foods. JKNewsMedia.com r...
By Humphrey Ukeaja OVER THE past few years, a growing number of food manufacturers, health advocates, and sections of the media have increasingly presented the fortification of ultra-processed products such as bouillon cubes, noodles, sugary beverages, and pre-packaged snacks as a public health response to curb the hidden hunger crisis. Forti...
By Joke Kujenya, Fellow, 2026 Naija Cancer Watch Fellowship THE ROOM went quiet when a question suddenly appeared on the screen. “Imagine two people receive the exact same cancer diagnosis today. One begins treatment immediately. The other waits for months because they are afraid. What made the difference?” JKNewsMedia.com reports that for sev...
By JKNewsMedia STRENGTHENING AFRICA’s capacity to monitor, expose and counter tobacco industry interference in public health policy has taken centre stage as public health advocates from across the continent gather in Lagos for the third edition of the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring (ATIM) and Policy Research Tobacco Indu...
By JKNewsMedia THE LAUNCH of the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services (NGPPFRS) by the Federal Government has been commended by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) as a landmark step towards creating healthier food environments and protecting millions of Nigerians who depend ...
