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Lassa Fever: Medical Academy Demands Action as Deaths Hit 204

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has killed 204 people in Nigeria in 2026, prompting the Nigerian Academy of Medicine to demand urgent government action as the fatality rate worsens. As of May 29, 2026, the NCDC has recorded 793 laboratory-confirmed Lassa fever cases across multiple states, with the outbreak's case fatality rate rising to approximately 25.7%, higher than previous years and surpassing 2025 levels. Delayed treatment and weak surveillance systems have been cited as major factors contributing to the rising death toll. The Academy of Medicine has called on the Federal Government to declare the Lassa fever outbreak a national health emergency, strengthen year-round surveillance, improve early detection systems, and ensure adequate funding for diagnostics, treatment, and community engagement. Members warned that the current trend threatens Nigeria's public health security and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 1, 2026

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Breast Cancer Awareness for ICU Women Workers.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a special educational program was conducted for women workers in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of various hospitals in Ghana. This initiative aimed to provide crucial information on early detection, risk factors, and prevention methods specifically tailored to women in high-stress environments like healthcare.Healthcare experts emphasized the importance of regular self-examinations and mammograms, given that early detection significantly increases survival rates. They also discussed how occupational stress could increase vulnerability to cancer and encouraged the ICU staff to prioritize their health despite their demanding roles. The event included free breast screening sessions for participants, and survivors were invited to share their inspirational stories, offering hope and motivation.This initiative is part of a larger national effort to reduce breast cancer mortality by raising awareness and providing resources for both the general public and healthcare […]

Edem 4Style October 23, 2024

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Advocacy Group Calls for Inclusion of Men in Breast Cancer Education.

A leading health advocacy group in Ghana is urging the inclusion of men in breast cancer awareness and education campaigns. The group argues that while breast cancer is predominantly associated with women, men are often overlooked in discussions about the disease, despite the fact that they can also be affected.At a press conference held in Accra today, the advocacy group emphasized the need to increase public knowledge about the risks men face when it comes to breast cancer. They pointed out that although male breast cancer accounts for less than 1% of all breast cancer cases, men are often diagnosed at later stages due to a lack of awareness, which leads to lower survival rates.The group is calling on government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and healthcare providers to broaden breast cancer education to include men. This would involve educating men not […]

Edem 4Style October 19, 2024

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