The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has revealed that Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak, raising concerns over existing gaps in the country’s disease surveillance and emergency response systems. Global Mirror News gathered that the disclosure comes amid…
Nigeria’s battle against Lassa fever has intensified, with the death toll rising to 204 in 2026 as Health Authorities warn of a worsening outbreak driven by delayed treatment, poor health-seeking behaviour, and increasing infections among healthcare workers. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in its latest Epidemiological Week 19 report, disclosed that…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has intensified health surveillance and screening measures across the Country’s International Airport following renewed concerns over the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease in parts of Central Africa. Global Mirror News reports that the authority said it had activated strict preventive protocols in collaboration with Health Agencies to prevent…
UNICEF has raised fresh concerns over the alarming rate of maternal deaths in Nigeria, revealing that one Nigerian woman dies every seven minutes from childbirth or pregnancy-related complications. The Agency disclosed that Nigeria records an estimated 75,000 maternal deaths annually, ranking among Countries with the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Speaking on the…
The Ogun State Government has disclosed that all persons admitted at the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, following the recent chemical inhalation incident in some schools within the town, have been discharged after receiving medical attention and being certified fit by health personnel. The Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, made this known during an engagement with parents,…
Inside Nigeria’s Growing Battle With Adult-Onset Asthma By Adenike Fayomi-Olowe At 2:17 a.m., the wheezing begins again. Adewale, a 52-year-old transporter living in Lagos, sits upright on his bed, struggling to pull air into his lungs. The fan is on, the windows are open, but his chest feels sealed shut. His breathing becomes shorter, faster,…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has rolled out a free long-acting HIV prevention injection, marking a major shift in Nigeria’s strategy to reduce new infections and expand access to modern preventive care, Global Mirror News reports. The initiative introduces Lenacapavir, an advanced injectable form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which is administered once every six months,…
There is growing concern across Nigeria following the confirmation of a fresh case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, marking one of the first reported infections in recent years after a long period of decline. Global Mirror News gathered that the new case was detected in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state, involving a…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two Nurses in connection with the tragic death of two young sisters, aged three and six, following the alleged administration of a wrong injection at the General Hospital in Zuru. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident occurred on March 18, sparking outrage and grief within the community,…
A significant doctrinal clarification by the Jehovah’s Witnesses is reshaping conversations around faith and modern medicine, as members are now permitted to decide whether their own blood can be used during surgical procedures. Global Mirror News gathered that the updated guidance, delivered through an official video message by Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch, maintains the…
