More than 70% of Nigerian adults may carry HSV-2—often without knowing it. Herpes is a lifelong viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Herpes in Nigeria is increasingly common, yet many cases go undetected. While HSV-1 is commonly associated with oral herpes, HSV-2 is typically linked to genital infections. Globally, approximately…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to embark on a total and indefinite strike starting from 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The decision follows what the association described as the Federal Government’s move to halt the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table (PAT), a key component of doctors’ remuneration….
A fresh outbreak of Lassa fever has claimed 50 lives at the Federal Medical Centre in Jalingo, Taraba State, raising serious public health concerns. Hospital authorities confirmed that the deaths occurred between November 2025 and March 2026, making it one of the most severe outbreaks recorded in the state in recent years. According to the…
Suspected gunmen invaded the Comprehensive Health Centre in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure and abducted three health workers during the early hours of Saturday. The attackers stormed the facility around 2:00 a.m. while the nurses were on night duty. Subsequently, the assailants robbed the victims of their valuables and transferred money from their bank…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is considering adopting a consensus method to select its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, disclosed this on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television. He said the party is weighing two options — consensus and direct primaries — since…
Nasarawa State launched a fresh polio outbreak response campaign on March 28, 2026. The exercise aimed to vaccinate more than 1.3 million children aged zero to 59 months amid concerns over persistent transmission and low immunisation coverage in some communities. The four-day exercise ran from March 28 to March 31, 2026. Health workers conducted house-to-house…
The Federal Government approved N32 billion for primary healthcare facilities across Nigeria. As reported by ALO360 the decision came after the Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting on March 24 2026 to strengthen basic health services and improve access for citizens. Coordinating Minister Announces Disbursement Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate confirmed the allocation as Coordinating Minister of Health…
The Anambra State Government unveiled a fleet of tricycles to support mobile tuberculosis testing across the state. The launch took place on Monday as part of activities commemorating World Tuberculosis Day. Commissioner Announces Initiative Commissioner for Health Afam Obidike announced the deployment during a press briefing in Awka. He stated that the tricycles would transport…
The Kebbi State Police arrested two nurses in connection with the death of two young sisters. As reported by ALO360 the victims aged six and three died on March 18 2026 at the General Hospital in Zuru following alleged drug misapplication. Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State directed an immediate probe into the incident. Consequently…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control issued a public alert regarding counterfeit cancer medicines circulating in Nigeria. As reported by ALO360, the agency confirmed that fake batches of Avastin and Tecentriq had infiltrated the country’s pharmaceutical supply chain. The Alert NAFDAC published Public Alert No. 015/2026 on March 12, 2026. The…
