Just as their economies had begun to recover from the man-made horror of coups and civil war, the West African nations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have been knocked back down by a terrifying force of nature: the Ebola … read more
Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal, illness. It is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and causes over 1 million deaths every year. Malaria is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children under 1 year. Malaria is an acute disease caused by … read more
THE DISEASE Cholera is an intestinal infection. The bacterium is spread through food or water that has been contaminated by the feces of an infected person. One to five days after infection, patients develop severe, painless, watery diarrhea, often called … read more
Tumbu flies, Cordylobia arthropophaga, lay their eggs on wet clothing, bedding, outdoor furniture, and in the soil or sand. Within two days, larvae hatch and can remain alive for up to two weeks. During that time, if they come into … read more
WHAT IS LASSA FEVER? Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa. The illness was discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Nigeria. The cause of the illness was found to be Lassa virus, … read more
After a fit of vomiting, a 63 year old man died on a flight from Nigeria to JFK on Thursday, October 16th, according to a NYPost report. CDC officials declared the man did not have Ebola after a “cursory” exam. … read more
The following immunizations are recommended for adults persons living or travelling in and around Nigeria: Hepatitis A vaccine (2 doses- 2nd dose 6 months after initial dose) Hepatitis B vaccine (3 doses over a 6 month period) Measles vaccine … read more
Justice Grace Modupe Onyeabo of an Ikeja High Court on Friday upheld the prohibition on the use of hijab (Muslim head scarf) in public primary and secondary schools in Lagos State. The judge dismissed the suit instituted by the Muslim … read more
Doubts have overclouded a purported breakthrough deal that was to set more than 200 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls free and implement a ceasefire between the Nigerian government and the Boko Haram group. The fate of the missing schoolgirls is still being … read more
Nigeria said on Friday it had agreed to a ceasefire with Islamist militants Boko Haram and reached a deal for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the group six months ago. There was no immediate confirmation from … read more