Month: January 2023

SFH holds International Leadership Retreat to commence new work Strategy

Marks 40th Anniversary    The Society for Family Health (SFH) yesterday commenced…

Sam EFERARO

WNTD: Lagos to assess prevalence of neglected tropical diseases in 20 LGAs

Commemorates 2023 World NTD Day with Awareness Walk Lagos State Government has…

Juliet Umeh

Nigerian laboratory receives WHO full accreditation for fight against measles and rubella

A Nigerian laboratory, the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL), Lagos, recently attained…

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Lassa Fever: Edo steps up containment efforts

Confirmed cases now 115 Health Commissioner announces hot lines The Edo State…

Juliet Umeh

World Leprosy Day: Nigeria, 23 other countries contribute 95% of global burden

NMA urges pragmatic collaboration towards elimination Nigeria joined the rest of the…

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USAID commends Edo’s response to lassa fever upsurge

Pledges more support As more partner agencies respond to the current upsurge…

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We’re Unaware Of Alleged Deadly China Flu — Health Ministry

Diphtheria, lassa fever receiving adequate attention, NCDC says The Minister of Health,…

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Why there’s resurgence of diphtheria – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has attributed the…

Sam EFERARO

Diphtheria: NCDC calls for vigilance as Lagos, 3 others record cases

Diphtheria The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says it is…

Juliet Umeh

FGM cases in Osun drop by 30% in 3 years – State Health Ministry

The prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, in Osun state has reduced…

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PrEP research: Why pregnant, lactating women shouldn’t be excluded – Expert

The Executive Director of New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS),…

Juliet Umeh

18 feared dead from suspected diphtheria outbreak in Kano

No fewer than  18 people were Thursday, confirmed dead from suspected cases…

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Lassa Fever: WHO officials visit Edo Health Commissioner

Edo State Commissioner for Health Prof Obehi Akoria has assured that the…

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Lassa fever: Edo confirms one death, 12 new cases

Edo State, at the weekend, confirmed one death from Lassa fever and…

Juliet Umeh

My aged mother prefers farm work to quiet city life. Is this healthy?

Yes, keeping your hitherto active elderly mum in confined city environment could…

Efe Useh

Presidential candidate tests  positive to COVID-19

Cancels all public functions  As the 2023 elections heats up, the Presidential…

Juliet Umeh

NHVMAS restates call for adoption of new HIV PreEP product

In order for Nigeria not to be left behind in the fight…

Juliet Umeh

24-Month Salary Arrears: Abia doctors protest again

Medical Doctors in Abia State, Thursday, barricaded the entrance gate to Abia…

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UBTH commences free cancer screening

as part of "Giving Back" programme to mark UBTH@50  The University of…

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Upgrade of Stella Obasanjo Hospital: Edo Govt. signs contract agreement to procure non-medical equipment

In continuation of the ongoing expansion of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin…

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Brain Drain: FG moves to hire Nigerian doctors abroad

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said that to address the…

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1 child or youth died once every 4.4 seconds in 2021 – UN report

Separate UN report reveals another 1.9 million babies were tragically stillborn during…

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WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights

Omicron variant spreads in U.S. World Health Oranisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised…

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Lassa fever: Edo health officials, WHO, partner agencies, storm affected communities to sensitize members

Edo State Health Commissioner, Prof. Obehi Akoria yesterday, led senior officials of…

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Mental Health Bill: Network commends FG

The Founder, Nigerian Mental Health Network, Mr. Chime Asonye, has commended President…

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