The numbers are rising. The fatality rate is higher than last year. And most Nigerians still remain unaware of the warning signs. A Deadlier Season Nigeria is in the grip of one of its most alarming Lassa fever seasons in years. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that deaths from…
Peter Nworie Chukwu, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, is dead. The cleric died on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 60, according to a statement issued on Saturday by Donatus Oluwa Chukwu, vicar general of the diocese. “With profound sorrow in our hearts, and trusting in the divine mercy of God,…
Reuben Abati, anchor of Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, has called on the Minister of Health, Mohammed Ali Pate, to prioritise strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system before acquiring a health emergency helicopter. Abati’s comments came after a video went viral showing Pate reportedly in France negotiating agreements for the purchase of the helicopter. Speaking on…
A medical emergency turned tragic after multiple hospitals refused urgent care. A pregnant American woman lost one of her twins after being denied treatment by several hospitals in South Korea. The incident occurred in Daegu, where the woman, 28 weeks pregnant, began experiencing severe abdominal pain. According to reports, her husband first contacted a local…
Oluremi Tinubu has called for increased global investment in science and stronger healthcare systems to build a more resilient world. In her message marking World Health Day 2026, she stressed the importance of collaboration across nations and sectors in tackling global health challenges. Highlighting this year’s theme, “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” the First…
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…
