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Meningitis Survivor Warns Students Against Mistaking Symptoms for Freshers’ Flu

adminOctober 12, 2026

A meningitis survivor has urged university students to seek urgent medical attention when symptoms emerge, warning that mistaking the infection for an ordinary illness could delay diagnosis and put lives at risk. According to The Independent, Sofia Mattacola Westley contracted meningitis at 18 after attending a concert ahead of her planned university studies. She developed...

Late-Night Eating May Raise Risk of Serious Liver Diseases, Study Warns

adminOctober 11, 2026

A habit many people consider harmless could have implications for long-term liver health, as new research suggests that eating after dinner may be associated with a higher risk of developing serious liver conditions. The study, conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, analysed data from nearly 200,000 adults in the United States and...

Drug-Resistant Shigella Cases Surge in US, Doctors Warn

adminOctober 9, 2026

Health experts have raised concerns over the spread of Shigella infections in the United States, as drug-resistant strains complicate treatment and increase the risk of severe illness. According to The Independent, Shigella is a highly contagious bacterium that causes shigellosis, an infection associated with diarrhoea, fever, stomach cramps, vomiting and dehydration. Severe cases can lead...

CLM Advocates Action on HIV Commodity Gaps, PHC Needs in A’Ibom

adminOctober 7, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) team has called for improved access to HIV prevention services in Akwa Ibom State, following the identification of shortages of HIV test kits and condoms at some health facilities. The team made the call during an advocacy visit to the Akwa Ibom State Agency for the Control of...

Scientists Behind Light-Based Brain Research Win 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

adminOctober 5, 2026

Three scientists whose work made it possible to control and study nerve cells with light have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The laureates are American scientist Karl Deisseroth and German researchers Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, whose combined work on optogenetics has opened new possibilities for investigating how the brain processes...

Russian Lab Worker Dies as Authorities Probe Suspected Infection Incident

adminOctober 5, 2026

A 28-year-old laboratory worker has died after developing pneumonia of unknown origin at an anti-plague research facility in Russia’s Irkutsk region, prompting health authorities to intensify monitoring as investigations continue into a suspected dangerous infection. The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, near Irkutsk. CNN reported, citing Russian state news agency TASS,...

Bedbug Scare Disrupts Southeastern Rail Services as Drivers Demand Protective Gear

adminOctober 3, 2026

Passengers across parts of southeast England have faced rail disruptions after bedbugs were discovered on several Southeastern trains, with some drivers reportedly refusing to board affected services without protective clothing. The infestation was traced to trains operating from the West Marina depot near Hastings, East Sussex, where some services were withdrawn for inspection and treatment....

Zulum Moves to Curb Kidney Disease, Supports Patients With Medical Bills

adminOctober 3, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has pledged stronger government action against kidney-related diseases, including increased public awareness, medical research and financial assistance for affected patients. Zulum made the commitment during an Independence Day visit to a hospital in the state, where he interacted with patients and healthcare workers and assessed some of the challenges confronting...

Zamfara Health Worker Shortage As Over 1,000 Registered Nurses, Midwives Remain Jobless

adminOctober 2, 2026

More than 1,000 professionally registered Community Nurses and Community Midwives in Zamfara State are reportedly without employment despite concerns over inadequate healthcare personnel in some grassroots health facilities. According to SaharaReporters, the affected professionals have completed their training and obtained the required professional registration but are yet to secure positions within the state’s healthcare system....

NHS Begins Free Flu Vaccination Drive For Homeless People In England

adminOctober 2, 2026

Tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness in England are now eligible for free NHS flu vaccinations, in a new national effort aimed at protecting a group considered particularly vulnerable to serious respiratory infections. According to The Independent, the programme, which began on October 1, covers people aged 16 and above who sleep rough or...

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CLM Advocates Action on HIV Commodity Gaps, PHC Needs in A’Ibom

Scientists Behind Light-Based Brain Research Win 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

Russian Lab Worker Dies as Authorities Probe Suspected Infection Incident

Bedbug Scare Disrupts Southeastern Rail Services as Drivers Demand Protective Gear

Zulum Moves to Curb Kidney Disease, Supports Patients With Medical Bills

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