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The Anambra State Government has activated an emergency response following the confirmation of a Lassa fever case involving a patient linked to Omasi in Ayamelum Local Government Area (LGA), who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, disclosed this on Monday during an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Awka, where he said measures had been put in place to prevent further transmission of the disease. “The…

For millions of people living with mental health conditions, the road to recovery can be complicated not only by illness but also by prolonged institutionalisation, social isolation and limited opportunities to rebuild their lives within their communities. The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking to change that reality, urging countries to move away from long-term institutionalised mental health care towards community-based services that protect individual rights, dignity and freedom of choice. Ahead of World…

By Elizabeth Ogunjobi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has conducted a free medical screening exercise for motoring public in Gombe State. The beneficiaries included commercial drivers, transport union members, and motorists. The event is part of activities to commemorate the 2026 Customer Service Week with the theme: “The Extra Mile.” The Sector Commander, Mr Samson Kaura, said this while inspecting the one-day exercise on Thursday in Gombe. Kaura underscored the importance of medical fitness to road…

Singapore is taking another step towards treating COVID-19 as a long-term public health challenge, with the government set to incorporate COVID-19 vaccination into the country’s national childhood and adult immunisation schedules from October 12. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said the decision reflects the continued circulation of the virus and the persistent risk of severe illness, particularly among older people and those with underlying medical vulnerabilities. Under the new arrangement, updated COVID-19 vaccines…