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Kenya expands use of world’s First Malaria Vaccine
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced that it will expand the use of the world’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 (or RTS,S), in the country. The decision to expand the use
2023 World Hearing Day: WHO launches training manual to assist countries on ear care
Amid reports that an estimated 1.5 billion people globally live with hearing loss. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new manual to assist countries in building the capacity
Don calls for urgent action to address Nigeria’s high child mortality
Professor of Statistics, Abdur Rasheed Kola Ojikutu has called for urgent action to address the issue of child mortality in Nigeria. He made the call on Wednesday, March 1, 2023
African leaders support new routine immunisation declaration revamp
African Heads of State have endorsed a declaration on “Building momentum for routine immunization recovery in Africa” intending to revitalize the momentum for all populations to have universal access to
Police parade former Kwara General Hospital CMD for multiple killings
Kwara State Police Command Monday, paraded the former Chief Medical Director of Government General hospital in Kaima area of the state Dr Abass Adio Adeyemi, over multiple killings of six
Cholera cases surging fast in Africa
May surpass worst cases of 2021 if trend continues, WHO warns Malawi launches national “End Cholera” campaign Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge.
Lassa fever: Edo kicks off fresh sensitization campaign
as number of cases drops Edo State Government has commenced a fresh strategic sensitization campaign to halt the recent upsurge of Lassa fever in different parts of the state. A
Yobe Govt. establishes 138 PHCs in 3 years
Yobe government says it has established Primary Healthcare Facilities (PHCs) in 138 of the 178 wards of the state, to enhance access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots. Alhaji
Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
9 deaths, 16 suspected cases reported Equatorial Guinea yesterday confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Preliminary tests carried out following the deaths of at least nine people
Use condom to prevent STI’s, unwanted pregnancy
Stakeholders counsel on 2023 International Condom Day In commemoration of 2023 International Condom Day, stakeholders have called for the correct and consistent use of condoms for the prevention of sexually
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: World may miss eradication target – UNFPA, UNICEF say
Amid report that no fewer than 4.3 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) this year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UNICEF have raised the
Nigerian laboratory receives WHO full accreditation for fight against measles and rubella
A Nigerian laboratory, the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL), Lagos, recently attained a World Health Organization (WHO) full laboratory accreditation status in respect of its contribution to the fight against
World Leprosy Day: Nigeria, 23 other countries contribute 95% of global burden
NMA urges pragmatic collaboration towards elimination Nigeria joined the rest of the world on Sunday to mark the 2023 World Leprosy Day amidst reports that the country is one of
USAID commends Edo’s response to lassa fever upsurge
Pledges more support As more partner agencies respond to the current upsurge of Lassa Fever in Edo State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has commended the state health ministry
We’re Unaware Of Alleged Deadly China Flu — Health Ministry
Diphtheria, lassa fever receiving adequate attention, NCDC says The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said Monday, his ministry was unaware of the alleged deadly flu reported to have claimed
Lassa Fever: WHO officials visit Edo Health Commissioner
Edo State Commissioner for Health Prof Obehi Akoria has assured that the government would leave no stone unturned as it collaborates with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partner
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 City, the Edo State Government has signed a contract agreement with three companies for the purchase, supply and
Brain Drain: FG moves to hire Nigerian doctors abroad
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said that to address the brain drain in the sector, the federal government is setting up a mechanism to engage Nigerian doctors and
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 same period An estimated 5 million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and
WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights
Omicron variant spreads in U.S. World Health Oranisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights. WHO said this was to counter
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 the health ministry, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partner agencies to some local governments most hit
Mental Health Bill: Network commends FG
The Founder, Nigerian Mental Health Network, Mr. Chime Asonye, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the National Mental Health Bill 2021, into law. He, however, urged incoming administrations to
Edo begins free medical outreach to local governments
as health Commissioner leads volunteers to provide services at Esan West LGA No fewer than 800 residents from various communities in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo state received
Edo splashes awards on best performing LGAs in Vaccination
The Edo State government honoured three local governments, penultimate Wednesday, for their outstanding performance in the state’s immunisation programme in 2022. The Local governments – Akoko Edo LGA, Uhumwonde LGA
HEWAN initiates talk on re-emerging infectious diseases
Worried by the increasing rate of infectious diseases in Nigeria and the world at large, the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has assembled a team of experts to discuss