By Nakanda Iyadim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a strategic move to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the State, the Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government and international development partners to scale up funding and clinical action. Speaking during a commemorative road walk to mark World NTD Day, in Calabar, Friday, the…
By Our Reporter NEW DELHI (CONVERSEER) – Indian health authorities are responding to a Nipah virus outbreak after five confirmed cases of the incurable disease were detected in West Bengal, near the state capital Kolkata. Officials confirmed three new infections this week, involving a doctor, a nurse, and another healthcare worker, according to the Press…
By Our Reporter ENUGU (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court, Abuja Division, has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Monday Igwe as the Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, declaring the termination of his appointment unlawful, null and void. Justice Emmanuel Subilim gave the order while delivering a verdict in suit between Professor Monday…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government is mobilising and equipping young medical professionals to serve as National Health Fellows that will drive a new generation of leaders for the health sector. The presidential initiative targets the recruitment of 13 youths from across the 13 local government areas in Nasarawa State so as…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its proposed nationwide strike, pending a review meeting scheduled to be held in two weeks in Jos. This was disclosed by President-Elect of the association Dr Emmanuel Idoko, on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – World Health Fellows on Friday, 9 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, seeking collaboration to amplify health advocacy and community-based interventions across the state. Speaking during the visit, representatives of the Fellows explained that their work goes beyond…
By Our Reporter WASHINGTON, DC (CONVERSEER) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that it has issued Level 2 travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Guangdong Province in southern China, advising Americans to “practice enhanced precautions” when visiting these areas. Health officials say there are currently no treatments for…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The chief executive of chemical giant BASF sees no signs of deindustrialisation in Germany despite the country’s ongoing economic difficulties. “Industry in Germany will not disappear,” Markus Kamieth told the Handelsblatt business newspaper in an interview published on Friday. “We are an economic area with a high proportion of industry in…
WASHINGTON, DC (NAN, CONVERSEER) – The White House has revealed President Donald Trump’s health status, saying he “remains in excellent overall health” after undergoing a “comprehensive executive physical”. According to his White House physician on Monday, Capt. Sean Barbabella, the advanced imaging of the 79-year-old president’s heart and abdomen had come back “perfectly normal”. The…
By Our Reporter OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – A recent baseline survey conducted in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State has revealed major gaps in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and service delivery. The assessment forms part of the ongoing WASH System for Health (WS4H) Programme, which seeks to improve public health outcomes…
