Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday emphasized the need for residents of the State to imbibe the habit of regular handwashing with soap and water as well as lots of fruits intake to build immunity against Coronavirus disease also known as Covid-19. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at a Special Sanitation Visit of the … Read more
11 new deaths have been confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in the recent Lassa fever outbreak ravaging most states in the country. The development brings the total number of death recorded to 132. In its report for week 9, NCDC revealed that out of a total of 421 suspected cases, 85 were confirmed … Read more
Individuals are using all possible means both honestly and dishonestly to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus. About 8,300 masks and 1,200 bottles of sanitising health gel have been stolen from Paris hospitals. Health officials in France on Wednesday raised the alarm that another 2,000 surgical masks have disappeared from a hospital in Marseilles. The … Read more
A Consultant Virologist, Dr Adeola Fowotade, has said that hot tropical climate as obtainable in Nigeria could help suppress the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Fowotade of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, said this while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. According to her, some experts think the COVID-19 may behave like … Read more
United Nations Humanitarian Chief Mark Lowcock has disbursed US$15 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help fund global efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus. The announcement came as the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the global risk of the coronavirus outbreak to “very high” – its top level of risk assessment. The WHO … Read more
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in Edo, has advised the general public to adhere to personal hygiene and other health guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the President of MWAN, Edo chapter, gave the advice at an awareness programme on Coronavirus in Ekiosa market on Sunday … Read more
Hong Kong’s agriculture, fisheries and conservation department has confirmed that a dog had tested positive to the deadly coronavirus disease. In a statement on Friday, a spokesperson of the department stated that Dogs, cats and other pets owned by confirmed coronavirus patients must now undergo a 14-day quarantine. CBS reports that the department explained that … Read more
Following the announcement of the first case of the novel Coronavirus disease in Nigeria , the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Friday warned Nigerians against spreading falsehood on social media . The minister stated this today at a press conference in Abuja. An Italian businessman, who flew a Turkish Airlines flight into the … Read more
Researchers from Galilee Research Institute have announced a major breakthrough vaccine against the Coronavirus disease for poultry, and are only three months away from testing the vaccine on humans. The Institute claimed that the vaccine they have been developing for the past four years could be modified for use in humans within three months, News … Read more
The scourge of drug abuse amongst women in Gombe State has risen above normal. Recently, the State chapter of Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) revealed how women now boil used sanitary pads, filter and drink the water to get high. To avert further occurrences, and fight illegal drug abuse, Commander -In-Charge of the Funakaye … Read more
The Centre for Disease Control in the United States has warned that facial hair can interfere with face masks and respirators, which are being used around the world in an effort to combat the global spread of coronavirus. The CDC has come up with an infographic, which displays assorted styles of beards, and showing the … Read more
The first case of the deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19) has been confirmed in Lagos, Nigeria, by the Federal Ministry of Health through the Lagos Ministry of Health on Friday morning. Ekohotblog understands that the virus was brought in by an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from Milan, Italy for a brief … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be cautious when taking cup of tea popularly known as `Maishayi’ from vendors. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Adeyeye said that the warning … Read more
Speaking during the passing out parade of 281 cadets of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course-5, at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, on Tuesday, February 18, Ibrahim Magu has opined that corruption is the cause of the deadly coronavirus. While speaking on the side effects of corruption, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
Lagos has recorded a case of Lassa fever currently raging in 19 other states in the country. Announcing the development on Wednesday morning, the State Commissioner for Health Prof, Akin Abayomi confirmed that the patient is currently in isolation at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH. Abayomi who assured that the situation is under control … Read more
Scientists have discovered a mysterious never-before-seen virus ‘Yaravirus‘ in a lake in Brazil and have named it after a mermaid who lured soldiers underwater to their death. Yaravirus, from the mythological mermaid Yara, has left scientists ‘puzzled’ because it doesn’t appear to be related to any other viruses in the world. Researchers found over 90 … Read more
A medical expert, Dr Kolade Johnson, has warned against the practice of using saliva as a lubricant during sex. Johnson, who works in a private hospital, said on Wednesday in Ilorin that when someone with a mouth sore uses saliva as a sex lubricant, the partner would be exposed to genital herpes. He said other … Read more
The initial vaccination targeting China’s coronavirus could be offered in 18 months, “so we have to do everything today using readily available weapons,” World Wellness Organisation (WHO), Principal Tedros Ghebreyesus claimed in Geneva on Tuesday. Tedros Ghebreyesus stated the virus had actually been named COVID-19, discussing that it was very important to prevent preconception and … Read more
The Management of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, has debunked what it describes as an unfounded rumour captioned “Lassa Fever Hits FUTA Health Centre” being spread on the social media. The Deputy Director, Corporate Communication, of the institution, Mr Adegbenro Adebanjo, in a statement made noted that “The rumour is unfounded and baseless … Read more
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in Edo, has organised free breast and cervical cancer screening outreach for women for early detection of the disease. Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, the President of MWAN Edo chapter, made the disclosure during an awareness programme on Breast, Cervical and prostate cancer held in Oredo, Benin. She described cervical … Read more