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Posts From Sam EFERARO
Lagos Expands Laboratory Quality Improvement Programme
Lagos State has stepped up efforts to improve healthcare delivery with the expansion of its laboratory quality improvement programme, targeting higher standards in diagnostic services across the state. The initiative,
Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship, WHO says risk remains low
A cluster of hantavirus infections linked to an international cruise has left at least three people dead and several others ill, prompting a coordinated multi-country public health response, the World
NIMR Unveils 400,000-Sample Biobank to Boost Nigeria-Focused Disease Research
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research has said its biobank, which contains over 400,000 biological samples, could significantly advance research into diseases prevalent in Nigeria. Director-General of the institute, Prof.
Mpox infection in pregnancy linked to high risk of fetal loss, study finds
The researchers noted that the rate of fetal loss observed in the study — about 45 per cent — is substantially higher than typical background rates in sub-Saharan Africa, underscoring the likely role of the virus in driving these outcomes.
Top Chinese Scientists Visit NIMR, Seek Joint Research on Vaccines, Infectious Diseases
Speaking during the engagement, Prof. Gao said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen scientific cooperation with African institutions in addressing shared public health challenges.
NIMR Study Warns of Malaria Resurgence as Net Usage Declines
Researcher urges sustained ITN coverage, climate-informed interventions The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has raised fresh concerns over a possible resurgence of malaria in Nigeria, warning that gains recorded
Bavarian Nordic Seeks Approval to Extend Mpox Vaccine Use to Children
MVA-RNA Danish vaccine manufacturer, Bavarian Nordic, has submitted clinical data to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval to extend the use of its mpox and smallpox vaccine to children
Drug-Resistant Infections Rising in Nigeria – NIMR Researcher Raises Alarm
A senior scientist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Dr. Emelda Chukwu, has warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fast becoming one of Nigeria’s most dangerous and underestimated
WHO Urges Africa to Strengthen Patient Safety for Mothers, Newborns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African countries to step up efforts to protect children and newborns from preventable harm in health care, as the region joined the
WHO recommends injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention
… at ongoing 13th International AIDS Society Conference (IAS 2025) on HIV Science, in Kigali, Rwanda. The World Health Organization (WHO) released today new guidelines recommending the use of
Economic empowerment of HIV patients boosts adherence to antiretroviral drugs – Study
A pilot study by NIMR’s Grant Monitoring and Evaluation unit shows that adherence failure to ARVs could be reduced if patients benefit from some form of economic empowerment. Inability of
Raising the Bar on Pharmaceutical Care Quality Quality: The -Strategic Role of Consultant Pharmacists
By Prof. Lere Baale President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy As healthcare systems across the globe grapple with rising costs, complex patient profiles, increasing chronic disease burdens, and critical workforce shortages,
Joy, relief as GMC links poor communities with essential services in Enugu
Almost a year after the loss of her two children, the young woman is still too traumatized to tell her story. But neighbours remember her ordeal. Her baby had suddenly
PAN expresses worry over meningitis, diphtheria outbreak
Says episodic outbreaks reflect failure of immunization programme The paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) has expressed dismay about the outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases in some parts of the country and
Livestock ministry alerts on anthrax outbreak
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has issued an alert over the outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations Department
Beware of fake cancer treatment drug, NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted healthcare providers and the public about Phesgo, a suspected counterfeit cancer treatment drug. In a publication on
Nigeria’s first paternity testing unveiled
Powered by Next-Generation Sequencing OncoGenomics a Nigerian diagnostic company, on Friday, unveiled the country’s first paternity testing, a move designed to drastically cut down current reliance on overseas facilities for
Stakeholders underscore importance of research
BY Vivian Ihechu NAN The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has underscored the importance of research in national development, saying “it is crucial for the development of
Geneva Learning Foundation, RBM Partnership in new collaboration to end malaria
Initiate ‘Teach to Reach’ partnership to engage community-based health workers The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) has announced a new collaboration with RBM Partnership to End Malaria (RBM), focusing on integrating
2023: How devaluation of naira impacted Nestlé Nigeria Plc.
By Vivian Ihechu The devaluation of the Nigeria naira has had significant effects on various aspects of the economy especially on businesses/manufacturing industries, impacting volume of imports, financial performance, and
Why food safety should be our concern in Nigeria
By Adebayo Solanke Lagos State has demonstrated excellence in good governance, infrastructure development, economic activities, and innovation. Equally, the Centre of Excellence has been a role model to Nigeria’s Federal
WHO, Africa CDC declares Mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security
Gates Foundation Study offers guidelines for Transforming Healthcare in Lagos State
A comprehensive study backed by the Gates Foundation has provided a roadmap for enhancing service delivery and tackling health challenges in Lagos State. The groundbreaking research, supported by the Bill
World Breastfeeding Week 2024: NSN urges more support for mothers
As the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 is marked globally, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) is advocating concerted efforts by all stakeholders to ensure that every mother receives the support
Tinubu signs Executive Order to revitalise health care
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has signed an Executive Order (EO) to transform Nigeria’s healthcare sector by increasing local production of healthcare products, reducing costs of healthcare equipment and consumables, and