Due to the unhygienic condition of Yolde Pate Correctional Centre in Yola South local government area of Adamawa State, 51 inmates have been confirmed with scabies disease. The authority said the affected inmates have been isolated. Scabies is a highly infectious disease transmitted from human to human. Findings showed that the affected victims were some that were confined in the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, at the state police headquarters. Yolde-Pate New Medium Security Custodial Centre has a capacity...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State and has officially declared a state of alert in response to that. The NCDC, in collaboration with the National Emerging Viral Hemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group (NEVHD-TWG), has conducted a rapid risk assessment to guide preparedness efforts. NCDC noted that while the current risk level is considered moderate, there is need for vigilance due to the...

The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu has shown concern over the alarming statistics of over 120,000 new cancer cases reported yearly in Nigeria. Aliyu expressed concern over the incidence and mortality rates, and expressed NICRAT’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to disrupt the impact of cancer through heightened awareness, improved access to treatment, and extensive research efforts. Speaking at the At the 7th Annual Conference...

The Nigerian Orthopaedic Association expressed deep concern over the surging incidence of musculoskeletal tumors in the country, labeling it a health issue often overlooked by the public. Dr. Muhammad Salihu, the National President of the association, highlighted the nature of musculoskeletal tumors at the opening ceremony of its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference in Abuja, emphasizing their development within body tissues, resulting in visible overgrowth throughout the body. He underscored the prevalence...

The Adamawa State Government has reviewed the cost of construction of a modern laboratory at Specialist Hospital, Yola. Dr. Umar Garba Pella, State Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development disclosed this Wednesday while briefing newsmen shortly after the council meeting held in the Government House, Yola, presided over by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The Commissioner stated that the council has approved over N117m variation for the project which was initially awarded at N578m, and...