The disease was once considered eliminated in Canada, but not any more — there have been more than 5,000 cases in the last 12 ...

Canada has lost its measles elimination status, health officials said Monday, a major setback caused by a year-long ...

The Lagos State Government is set to begin a comprehensive statewide Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign aimed at protecting children against paralysis caused by poliovirus.The exercise, scheduled ...

The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a statewide Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign following the detection of an orphan variant of the poliovirus in the Makoko area of ...

According to the Permanent Secretary, LSPHCB, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, routine surveillance had earlier detected the ...

The Rotary Foundation has pledged its commitment to sustaining Nigeria’s polio-free status and reducing maternal and child mortality. Speaking during a Community Dialogue and Joint Partners Health ...

The World Health Organization considers measles eliminated until it has spread unchecked for a year. Canada is set to be the ...

In a powerful demonstration of collective commitment, six Rotary clubs from Zone 4 of District 9111 Nigeria—Rotary Club of Ota, Alakuko, Ijoko Premier, Ijoko, Iyana Iyesi Ota and Agbara—convened for a ...

Parents have been urged to ensure the regular immunisation of their children against the poliovirus to prevent paralysis and lifelong disability.The call was made in Abuja by Rotary Ambassador and ...

The Pan American Health Organization will meet with member nations about their measles elimination status in early November .

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns could be without their starting quarterback for one of the biggest home games of the season next week against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Texas quarterback Arch Manning ...

Utah football won't have its starting quarterback back against Colorado in Week 9 after all. Thamel reported that Dampier, who sustained a leg injury last week vs. BYU, warmed up and took some snaps ...