By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has highlighted a troubling trend: the Mpox outbreak is disproportionately affecting children aged 0-5 years. The center’s recent update reveals that of the 48 confirmed Mpox cases in Nigeria this year, a significant majority involve young children. Mpox, which spreads throug...
By Joke Kujenya YOUNG ADAMU’s laughter filled the house until a high fever and red rash signaled a severe case of measles. His not-very educated parents, deeply worried, swiftly sought help at the local health center. The diagnosis was grim, but their determination was stronger. Adamu’s mother, Amina, meticulously followed the doct...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNmedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara of Rivers State has pledged a massive overhaul of the state’s healthcare system to ensure residents have access to quality and affordable services. He also promised substantial budget allocations in 2025 for health, education, and agriculture. Governor Fubara made these remark...
By Joke Kujenya AN ALARMING outbreak of cholera has emerged within Kirikiri prison in Lagos, prompting an immediate response from the Lagos State government. Professor Akin Abayomi, the State Health Commissioner, revealed that swift action is underway, bolstered by additional support from the World Health Organization (WHO). Authorities have d...
By Joke Kujenya ALCOHOL IS responsible for nearly three million deaths annually making it alarming high, says a disclosure by the World Health Organization (WHO) as it announced on Tuesday. Despite a slight decline in the death rate over recent years, the situation remains dire, with the number of fatalities deemed “unacceptably high,...
By Joke Kujenya WITH NEARLY 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths recorded across 24 countries since the beginning of 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms over a sharp increase in cholera cases globally. WHO notes that the Eastern Mediterranean Region reports the highest number of cases, followed by the African Region, the...
