The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about African leaders becoming complacent in addressing diabetes, labeling it a “silent killer. ” The WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, issued a stark warning during the 2024 World Diabetes Day commemoration, emphasizing the disease’s escalating prevalence due to urbanization, unhealthy diets, and physical … Read more
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming. According to UNHCR, 42 suspected mpox cases have been detected in the South Kivu Province of … Read more
By Adejugbe Pauline The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent call for increased production of cholera vaccines as the world faces a critical shortage amid a rising number of cholera outbreaks. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the widening gap between the demand and supply of cholera vaccines, warning that the global … Read more
Tunji Alausa has challenged stakeholders to translate health research findings into life-changing practices. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says research in the health sector must be done with the aim of enacting policies and practices that make a real difference in the lives … Read more
The NCDC reported a rise in suspected Lassa fever cases to 6,902 across 125 LGAs in 28 states, with 920 confirmed cases and 162 deaths as of June 23, 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the number of suspected Lassa fever cases in Nigeria has surged to 6,902, according to the latest figures from the Nigeria … Read more
Ekohotblog:Cholera In Kirikiri:WHO Donates 10,000 Doses of Pharmaceuticals The World Health Organisation, WHO, has donated 10, 000 doses of pharmaceutical to support Lagos as the State Government battles Cholera outbreak. No fewer than 25 cases of cholera was recorded at the Kirikiri prison, Ekohotblog learnt. The state commissioner for health, Prof Akin Abayomi, who disclosed … Read more
As the Lagos cholera outbreak intensifies, the LWC wants residents to connect to its safe water. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has reassured residents of the state that the state public water is the safest because it conforms with World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standards. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Partner With FG On … Read more
The World Malaria Day is marked on April 25 of every year. This year’s team is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”. LAWMA has made a case for ensuring an effective fight against malaria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa … Read more
President Tinubu appointed Dr. Alausa and Prof. Ali Pate to lead the health ministry in July 2023. After both ministers assumed their offices in August 2023, they had the mandate to overhaul Nigeria’s healthcare system. In a recent interview, Dr. Alausa disclosed how the health ministry under both men is fulfilling this mandate. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) voiced concern on Tuesday over the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported worldwide in 2022 a 79% increase from the previous year. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) has urged residents to always patronise public water as it is the only reliable source of water. The corporation made the appeal on Thursday when its Water Quality Monitoring Team was inspecting the central region of its coverage area. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured world leaders that the most populous black nation in the world is fully committed to Universal Health Coverage. The minister spoke on Thursday as Nigeria’s representative at a United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meeting on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with its Development Partners, on Saturday, commenced the implementation of another round of house-to-house Polio Outbreak Response across 57 Local Government Areas/Local Council Development Areas of the state. A statement signed by Dr. Ibrahim A. Mustafa, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board … Read more
Nigeria has been struggling with an exodus of health workers to the UK in recent years. In October 2022, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) said the total number of Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK stood at 10,387. The UK government appears to be taking steps to reduce the brain drain in Nigeria and other countries. … Read more
Lagos government commemorated the 2023 World NTD Day with an Awareness Walk. The health commissioner disclosed plans to assess the prevalence of some tropical diseases in selected local government areas. He expressed hope that the exercise will lead to targeted treatments of the diseases. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has concluded … Read more
NAFDAC said the two cough syrups were identified in Uzbekistan. The agency identified the products as Ambronol syrup and DOK-1 Max syrup. It said laboratory analysis of samples of both products found the syrups contained unacceptable amounts of certain substances Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control … Read more
The World Health Organization has warned that China is under-representing the true impact of Covid in the country – in particular, deaths. Eko Hot Blog reports that the removal of most restrictions last month has led to a surge in cases. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets … Read more
Buhari is set to attend the First World Bio Summit in South Korea. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will Sunday depart Abuja for Seoul, South Korea to participate in the First World Bio Summit, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Lecturer, Daughter For Assaulting Lady In Viral Video Gunmen Attack Apostle Suleman’s Convoy, … Read more
Two new medicines for Ebola treatment – WHO EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended two medicines for the treatment of Ebola virus disease, following successes in clinical trials. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides … Read more
Lagos govt has urged use of LED lights to reduce energy consumption EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has implored households, industries and commercial buildings to take up the retrofitting initiative of transiting their mercury-based fluorescent lamps and bulbs to Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs for economic and health benefits. … Read more