Federal Government Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak in Kano State The Federal Government has confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as Bird Flu, in Kano State. The outbreak has affected various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys. A circular, signed by Dr. Taiwo Olasoju on behalf of the…
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox (mpox) since the World Health Organization (WHO) issued its highest alert for the viral disease last year. The National Public Health Agency stated that the patient is a 27-year-old man from a rural district in the Western Zone, near the capital, Freetown. “Health teams are…
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, has assured Nigerians that there is no need for panic regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), emphasizing that it is not a new virus. He urged the public to focus on maintaining good hygiene, especially during this season when the virus is more prevalent. Salako…
A bride-to-be, Nansik Dashe, reportedly fled just one day before her wedding in Plateau State. The wedding, planned for December 27, 2024, between Nansik and Kapnan Daniel Ventur, was set to take place at COCIN LCC, NIMTIM, PIL Gani in Langtang North Local Government Area. Sources indicate that Dashe disappeared on December 26, apparently having…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement during a press conference in Geneva. The organization’s emergency committee had met the previous Thursday and recommended declaring the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Didier Houssin, chair…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has ignited a debate after advising people not to wash raw meat. On Facebook, WHO posted: “Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water. Do not wash raw meat, as this can spread harmful microorganisms to hands, surfaces, utensils, or other food.” The advice led to a lively discussion in the…
Dr. Vivek Murthy a U.S. Surgeon General on Friday, January 3, issued a new advisory warning that alcohol consumption can increase cancer risk, and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in…
China has been faced with a mysterious viral outbreak and overwhelming some hospitals and prompting people to wear face masks again. According to local news reports, a little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been blamed. It normally causes a mild cold-like illness, including fever, a cough, runny nose, and wheezing. In severe cases, HMPV…
The bird flu virus detected in a critically ill U.S. patient has shown mutations making it better adapted to human airways, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, authorities confirmed there is no evidence of the mutated virus spreading beyond the individual. The elderly patient, hospitalized in Louisiana with a…
The National Agency for Food and drug Administration and Control’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate have raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market, following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products. Various unregistered items valued at N3,818,802,720 were seized during the operation and the facility has been placed on hold pending further…
