Free medical outreach held at Epe Recreation Centre Residents accessed free screenings, treatments, and counseling Leaders praised COWLSO for its consistent healthcare support Eko Hot Blog reports that the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), under the leadership of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, September … Read more
Arsenic found in blood tests of three victims after eating Christmas cake in Brazil. Five family members fell ill, with two sisters dying from cardiac arrest. Police investigate potential poisoning, with a cake and expired food items seized. Arsenic has been detected in the blood of one of three women who died after consuming a … Read more
Bread, a staple in the diets of millions of Nigerians, has come under scrutiny as researchers reveal alarming levels of harmful substances, including potassium bromate and toxic heavy metals, in many locally produced brands. Despite regulatory bans, these chemicals persist, posing serious health risks to consumers. Bread: A Daily Poison? For decades, bread has been … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to bakeries nationwide against the use of saccharin and bromate in bread production. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency’s Director-General, issued the warning during a segment on a News Forum. She stated that any bakery found … Read more
As the global fight against COVID-19 continues, the emergence of new variants poses ongoing challenges. The latest strain, XEC, has raised international concerns due to its potential impact on public health. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The World Health Organization … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun implementing its ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the enforcement kicked off with an operation targeting distributors at Rumuokoro Market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement released … Read more
The Federal Government has appealed to medical practitioners in Nigeria to remain committed to serving the nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad. This plea was made during the induction of over 600 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) in Abuja, aimed at bolstering the country’s healthcare workforce. … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several businesses for violating noise pollution regulations. In a statement shared on its X handle Thursday, the agency revealed that churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses were targeted for breaching the state’s environmental laws. Among the establishments shut down were Daily Bakery, a Redeemed Christian Church … Read more
Due to worsening air pollution, all primary schools in Delhi will be closed, officials have announced. The city’s chief minister, Atishi Marlena Singh, shared the update on X, revealing that classes will be held online until further notice due to thick smog enveloping the capital. Delhi and nearby cities are experiencing hazardous levels of pollution, … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Trump made the announcement on Thursday in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter). In his statement, Trump expressed confidence that the Kennedy-led HHS will play a pivotal role … Read more
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday that Cesarean Sections (C-sections) will now be offered free of charge to all women in need. This initiative is part of a broader effort to lower Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, shared the news during a three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint … Read more
Following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is advocating for his state’s controversial surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, to potentially join Trump’s administration. DeSantis hinted at the prospect on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, suggesting Dr. Ladapo as a candidate to lead the U.S. Department of Health and … Read more
The Borno State government has initiated a fumigation exercise as floodwaters begin to recede in Maiduguri, the state capital. This was announced by Abdurrahman Bundi, Senior Special Adviser on New Media to Governor Babagana Zulum, during a press briefing at the Flood Disaster Situation Room in Maiduguri. Bundi explained that the fumigation is being carried … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal cosmetics manufacturing facility at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State, in a major crackdown on counterfeit products. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), NAFDAC announced that its officers discovered significant amounts of unregistered chemicals, expired products, … Read more
The Cross River Epidemiologist, Mrs Inyang Ekpenyong, has confirmed two new cases of Mpox in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area. Ekpenyong made the confirmation in a statement in Calabar on Saturday. Recall that the state had earlier reported a case in Okoshe, Obudu Local Government Area, which was confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory in … Read more
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has sealed off the premises of two Chinese companies, Yibao Industrial Limited and Ronchang Industrial Park, for alleged environmental violations. The companies, located at Bara Village along the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway and Ewu-Osile near the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, were accused of operating in unsanitary conditions and improper waste disposal, in … Read more
Officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have apprehended nine individuals caught engaging in open defecation in the Berger area of the state. This action is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to enforce its zero-tolerance policy on open defecation and maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for residents. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
The Nigerian government has announced that Monkeypox (Mpox) vaccinations will commence on October 8, 2024. Remi Adeleke, Head of the Public Relations Unit at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), confirmed the start date in a statement released on Friday. The vaccination rollout is scheduled for October 3-6, 2024, to allow for the … Read more
The federal government has enlisted three of Nigeria’s top business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc—to lead renewed efforts in combating malaria through the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August … Read more
A case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in the Okoshe community of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State. Dr. Egbe Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, announced the confirmation on Sunday in Calabar, stating that the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja had verified the case. Dr. Ayuk explained in a press release that … Read more