Tag: malaria

Leprosy is still prevalent in Nigeria, and is seen as the disease of the poor, aggravated by poor hygiene.

About 90 per cent of Nigerians are at risk of malaria, while children and pregnant women are more vulnerable to ...

NAFDAC says it is constrained in putting a blanket ban on chloroquine in Nigeria because of other indicators.

1.7 million children under the age of five die every year due to environmental risks.

The Nigerian lawmakers were in South Africa for a health retreat.

"Pneumonia is now the leading cause of child deaths in Nigeria, a position previously held by malaria over the years."

We are still producing chloroquine in Nigeria, a drug that has no beneficial use either for malaria or any other ...

The state has been hit by malaria epidemic.

There was outbreak of malaria in the state about two weeks ago

500 bags of smuggled rice were also seized.

Being down malaria in the west can trigger a scare like the plague.

The government has obtained $500 million to address maternal and child mortality.

The latest and best estimate shows that an African child dies of malaria under every two minutes.

US envoy says malaria kills 800 African children daily.

The expert says all malaria is still treated without diagnosis.

“The people are advised to desist from indiscriminate waste dumping habits that end us blocking the drain".

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will benefit from the funds.

The state renews commitment to fight against malaria.

“We are appealing to parents to use the nets to cover their children while they are asleep.” The Nigeria Police ...

Malaria kills more Nigerians than any other sickness. Seven in every 10 Nigerians, mostly the poor, have limited access to ...

Majority of respondents said they were aware of prevalence of quacks Typhoid, malaria fever, pregnancy/childbirth care have been identified as ...

Malaria also causes 11 per cent of maternal deaths in the country. Malaria is responsible for the death of more ...

Even as malaria remains prevalent in Nigeria, the counterfeiting of anti-mosquito nets remain on the increase, exposing more citizens to ...

“Exposure to DDT at amounts that would be needed in malaria control might cause preterm birth and early weaning…” Amidst staggering ...

The fasting period coincides with the rainy season when mosquitoes breed in stagnant waters. The Bauchi State Agency for the ...