Ethiopia Signals Review of Fuel-Car Import Ban Amid WTO Accession Push
Ethiopia’s government is preparing to reconsider its ban on fuel-powered vehicle imports as part of ongoing efforts to join the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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MSF Highlights Malaria–Malnutrition Link Among Children in Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has identified malaria as a major illness affecting malnourished children in Nigeria, underscoring a dangerous cycle that threatens child survival.
Dr Alibaba Nuraddeen, Acting Medical Team Leader with MSF in Katsina, made this known while speaking to journalists to mark World Malaria Day 2026.
He said malaria ranked among the top three diseases treated in the organisation’s Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centres (ITFCs) in 2025,…
Lagos Probe Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Twins’ Deaths
The Lagos State Government says investigations into the death of twin infants after routine immunisation at a primary healthcare centre have found no connection between the vaccines administered and the fatalities.
Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday, citing preliminary findings from the government’s inquiry.
According to him, toxicology and post-mortem analyses conducted so far show no evidence…
COVID-19 Returns to Cross River as Authorities Confirm New Case, Urge Calm
The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in the state, marking a fresh development years after the last reported infection.
The State Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press conference in Calabar.
According to Ayuk, the case involves a 53-year-old Chinese national employed by Lafarge, who arrived in Nigeria on March 17 before falling ill.
The commissioner explained that the patient’s condition deteriorated while receiving care at a state facility,…
Fubara urges Rivers residents to prioritise eye health
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has urged residents of the state to give priority attention to their eye health through regular screening.
Fubara made the call in a message to commemorate the 2026 World Glaucoma Day on Thursday in Port Harcourt.
He described glaucoma as a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, saying that it is important to ensure early detection to avoid total vision loss.
The governor urged Rivers residents to take advantage of available healthcare facilities in the state to check…
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