…that consumers may not immediately recognise the connection between a product and their symptoms. Some counterfeit goods look convincing enough to inspire confidence, while copied labels and registration numbers can make them difficult to identify through visual inspection alone. Paying twice for treatment For many Nig…

…According to him, people with respiratory conditions could experience aggravated symptoms, while increased reliance on petrol- and diesel-powered generators during power outages could further worsen local air pollution. He advised residents to avoid open burning of refuse and adopt environmentally friendly practices. T…

…arm weakness and slurred speech as warning signs. She urged people displaying these symptoms to be rushed to hospital immediately for medical attention. The nursing director also warned stroke patients against failing to take prescribed medication, noting that some patients did not adhere to treatment in spite of knowi…

…Hospital and Turai Yar'Adua Maternal and Child Hospital in Katsina after they developed symptoms including vomiting, abdominal discomfort and dizziness. The incident reportedly caused panic among parents and members of the school community, especially after some of the students were said to have been brought to the hos…

…health facility on October 19. According to the situation report, the woman developed symptoms on October 7, four days after arriving in Nigeria.Her symptoms included fever, diarrhoea, generalised body aches and sore throat. She presented at a private health facility on October 10 and was admitted to another private fa…

…were people the affected person encountered at a hospital after she had begun showing symptoms. The minister added that the remaining two are members of her domestic staff, bringing the total number of tracked contacts to 46.

…is mounted on the wall. But is it filled? And if a patient walks into a hospital with symptoms that raise suspicion of a dangerous infection, will the health worker attending to that patient have the protective equipment needed to stay safe? These questions may sound routine. But as Nigeria confronts a confirmed case o…

…Olaro, the ministry said available information indicated that the traveller had no symptoms when she departed Uganda. It said investigations were continuing to establish when symptoms began and where she may have been exposed.Uganda is working with Nigerian health authorities to reconstruct her travel history and movem…

…with the blood or other body fluids of sick people.Abayomi advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, weakness, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, or who suspects possible exposure to the disease, to avoid self-medication and seek guidance before visiting a healthcare facility.“If you develop fever,…

…following reported protocol breaches, while Uganda says the infected traveller showed no symptoms before leaving the country. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation has launched a clinical trial of vaccine candidates against the Bundibugyo strain. Meanwhile, rising global crude oil prices, f…

…health officials to visit vulnerable residents, expand water availability and monitor symptoms associated with extreme temperatures. The researchers called for governments to invest in measures that could protect people during the immediate period of extreme heat and prepare communities for rising temperatures in the l…

…adding that exposure could cause serious health problems without showing immediate symptoms. "We cannot treat our way out of lead poisoning; we must prevent exposure wherever possible," he said. The minister also inaugurated Nigeria's Five-Year Strategic Plan on Lead Poisoning Elimination (2026-2030), aimed at reducing…

…the affected students and information provided by the attending doctor revealed that the symptoms after inhaling this odour included shortness of breath, stomach disorders and drowsiness, among others. “While some of the students required oxygen to stabilise their conditions, others received minor medical attention. By…

…flight from Uganda and is now in isolation in Abuja.He said the patient developed symptoms on October 7 and sought care at a private hospital on October 11 before testing positive for Ebola.The minister said 44 contacts have been identified and are being monitored, while the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has activ…

…of the Congo for business, transited through Uganda in early October without showing symptoms, but reportedly developed symptoms after arriving in Nigeria, as the location where she contracted the virus remained under investigation. The statement, titled “Reported Ebola Case in Nigeria: Ministry Calls for Calm and Vigi…

…a fresh public update on the Ebola virus and what Nigerians should knowNCDC listed key symptoms of Ebola disease and urged the public to practise regular hand hygiene and avoid contact with body fluidsThe update drew sharp reactions from Nigerians on social media, with many questioning the agency's claimsPAY ATTENTION:…

…person had flown into Nigeria from Uganda. US embassy urges travellers to monitor symptoms for 21 days after leaving affected areas. Photo ImagesHealth officials are currently conducting contact tracing to identify individuals who may have been exposed.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng…

…is a serious disease that can cause severe illness and death, noting that its early symptoms may resemble those of other common illnesses. She listed the symptoms to include fever, severe weakness, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Unexplained bleeding or bruising may…

…showed the woman passed through Uganda in early October without displaying any symptoms. According to the ministry, she developed symptoms after arriving in Nigeria. Ugandan authorities clarified that her passage through the country does not mean she contracted the virus there, adding that investigations are ongoing to…

…said the woman who tested positive for Ebola arrived in Nigeria on October 5, developed symptoms two days later and presented at a private health facility in the Federal Capital Territory on October 11. The Incident Manager of the National Ebola Disease Response, Dr Odianosen Ehiakhamen, disclosed this during an interv…

…The Academy identified fever, severe weakness, headache, vomiting and diarrhoea as symptoms requiring attention, particularly in people who may have been exposed to the virus, they advised anyone who suspects exposure or develops symptoms to contact public health authorities before visiting a health facility, to reduce…

…for panic. What matters is staying informed, practising good hand hygiene, knowing the symptoms and seeking guidance from public health authorities if you suspect exposure.'' The Ministry reminded Nigerians that Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person who is sick or has…

…Control and Prevention. A check by our correspondent on the NCDC website showed that the symptoms below are drawn from the agency’s Case Definitions for Ebola Viral Disease (Version 2), posted on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The agency had not posted a new advisory at the time of filing this report. WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR…

…blood, faeces and vomit. WHO says people cannot transmit the disease before they develop symptoms, but they remain infectious for as long as the virus is present in their blood. Human infection can also occur through contact with infected animals, including fruit bats and certain wild animals, particularly when people…

…suspected of having Ebola as key preventive steps. He said people should watch for symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, vomiting, and diarrhoea, especially those who may have been near an infected person.The minister added that anyone contacted by a public health team during the tracing exercise, includin…