The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $1.5 billion Health Emergency Appeal (HEA) for 2025 to fund health interventions worldwide deveining it as the primary factors fueling prolonged health crises persist. The aim of this appeal initiative is to support communities affected by conflict, climate change, displacement, and disease outbreaks with humanitarian assistance. WHO Director-General (DG), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, underscored the urgent need to address 42 ongoing health…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed an Abuja pharmacy for allegedly selling expired and unregistered drugs worth over seven million naira. The aim of this development is to combat the rising health risks in the country. The federal agency made this known via its X page on Saturday, acknowledging that the action was taken following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. “NAFDAC’s enforcement…

In this interview with New Daily Prime, Dr. Esther Wodi, a dentist with eight years of experience, currently practices at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) and Sonabel Medical Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The specialist shares her valuable insights on oral health protection. She warns that untreated tooth decay and pain can lead to severe consequences, including death, if neglected. Excerpts: New Daily Prime: Can you please explain…

In addressing the issue of contraceptive drugs among Nigerian young girls, Dr. Stella Babatope, a Nigerian scientist, said that despite having health significance on consumers, abusing it leads to health consequences. She made this known in a press release disclosed on Thursday while emphasizing on the alarming rate of pharmaceutical drugs abuse young Nigerians. Due to the lack of knowledge on the effect while misused, Dr. Babatope urges for educational…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over a possible outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in north-western Tanzania, where at least eight people have died. WHO said over the last five days, nine suspected cases of Marburg virus were identified in the Kagera region. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday via X stated, “We expect more cases in the coming days as disease surveillance improves. “Marburg…

Nine people have died from a cholera outbreak in the Andoni and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State. This was confirmed on Thursday by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, during a media conference. Dr. Oreh stated that three persons died in the Isiodun community of Andoni LGA while six died in Akuku-Toru LGA within 48 hours, raising the total number of suspected recorded cases to 41…

The Lagos State Government has revealed that no fewer than 3.5 million children were vaccinated against measles while 20.3 million residents received vaccination for yellow fever in 2024. The revelation was made known by Dr. Abimbola Bowale, the Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, yesterday during a conference for November supplemental immunisation activities and the polio outbreak response. Reminiscing about the 2024 campaign held on 19…

The Rivers State Police Command, through the Area Commander and Tactical Units, has been ordered to commence an investigation into the murder of a vigilante member, Mr. Precious Nnamdi, at Ahoada Town, in the Ahoada East Local Government Area (LGA). This gruesome murder of Mr. Nnamdi has sparked tensions in Ahoada Town. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, noted that the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed its team to…

A six-month-old infant has died from an inferno that engulfed two of the seven units of the self-contained apartments on Rumuworlu Street in the Eneka community of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking to New Daily Prime reporters on Tuesday, the neighbours of the victims family recounted that the fire started around 7 am yesterday with no trace, describing the incident as spiritual and mysterious. Mr. Johnson…

Rumon Haque, a 37-year-old suspect, has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester with a bladed article. The 37-year-old suspect, Haque, was also charged with possession of a weapon. Earlier, the New Daily Prime reported that a 50-year-old nurse is fighting for her life after being stabbed in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department on Saturday at approximately 11:30 p.m. Greater…

Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has revealed that three out of the six major cancer health facilities approved will be commissioned in May. Prof. Pate disclosed this on Monday during Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, stating that six major cancer health facilities, equipped with advanced technology, were approved by President Bola Tinubu last year, marking a first of its kind. “So that those who are…

In marking the fallen heros remembrance day in Nigeria, the Lagos state Government announced the provision of free medical care for the families of military officers who lost their lives during service with other supports. During the Interdenominational Divine Service held yesterday at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, to celebrate the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged residents to honour the sacrifice laid by…