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Posts From Sam EFERARO
FG approves enrolment of NYSC members into NHIS
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the enrolment of members of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme (NYSC) into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to guarantee them
Pharmaceutical industry needs N30bn bailout, says Okoli
The Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Dr Stella Okoli, on Monday said the pharmaceutical industry was in need of urgent government intervention, as it required injection of funds in
Osinbajo appoints new CMD, MDs, for Teaching Hospitals
The Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo today approved the appointment of 14 new Chief Medical Directors/Medical Directors of Federal Medical Centers, Teaching Hospitals and Specialty Centers. They are: 1. Prof.
Nigeria develops National Policy for Controlled Medicines
• Becomes first country with policy to provide access to controlled drugs for medical purposes while preventing diversion and abuse ABUJA – Nigeria is stepping out as the first country
Meningitis outbreak over, NCDC declares
• says enhanced surveillance continues ABUJA – With the decline in Meningitis cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the 2016/2017 outbreak is over as the Emergency Operations
UN bids farewell to Osotimehin
It was a night of glowing tributes, fond memories and outpourings as the UN family and friends gathered on Friday for a valedictory for late Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin. Osotimehin, the
ICPC to train local citizens on Inclusive Budgeting
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded plans to train people at the grassroots to actively engage in budget processes as a tool for socio-economic
100 countries send condolences over Osotimehin
No fewer than 100 countries have condoled Nigeria over the passing away of the late Executive Director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin, NAN reports. Osotimehin died
WED 2017: How Chevron connects people to nature
The World Environment Day (WED), held annually on June 5, is the biggest event to celebrate and promote environmental awareness and sustainability across the globe. Established by the United Nations
WHO deploys new technology for Ebola fight
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it had deployed new technology that allowed for rapid diagnosis of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). WHO said in
LUTH remains open to patients – Management
We are working, CMD says Flays ‘disgruntled staff and miscreants’ who invaded the hospital on May 24 The Management of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, announced on Friday that the
Oyo implements health insurance scheme
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday flagged off the state health insurance scheme, saying it would improve health care service delivery to the people. Speaking at the flag
Nigerian woman delivers sextuplets in US
Delivered by a 40-man medical team One, two, three, four, five, six … a Nigerian woman has delivered a set of sextuplets in a US hospital after 17 years of
Ebola: No evidence of infection in corpse repatriated from Congo – FG, Lagos assure Nigerians
Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Jide Idris today announced that there was no evidence of Ebola infection or any other contagious infections in the remains of a Nigerian repatriated
Maternal, Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response goes digital in Lagos
Twenty-three public secondary health facilities, and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital have commenced electronic auditing of maternal and perinatal deaths to improve survival of the usually vulnerable groups. The
WHO: New DG emerges
Ethiopia’s Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes history as first African WHO DG Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the ongoing 70th World Health Assembly yesterday elected Dr Tedros
Cholera Season is here – Health Advisory
FG says “Together we can prevent deaths” Cholera is an acute enteric infection characterized by vomiting, profuse dehydration and diarrhea (rice water stools).It is caused by ingestion of gram negative
Keep the pressure down!
Experts say Lowering blood pressure’s top number could prevent over 100,000 deaths a year More than 100,000 deaths could be prevented annually if adults with specific common risk factors for
Update: Nigeria gears up for Ebola
Health Minister Inspects Abuja airport health facilities, says “Don’t panic” Screening of inbound passengers commences at international airports NCDC conveys stakeholders meeting, inaugurates Ebola Preparedness Working Group (EPWG) WHO Regional
Minister launches Foundation against epilepsy
SOOF begins campaign against stigmatisation and discrimination Nigeria recently took a major step towards bringing epilepsy out of the shadows and dispel the myths and stigmatisation surrounding it, as the
Ebola: Nigeria on red alert
The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured Nigerians of adequate surveillance at the nation’s airports following the outbreak of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
3 dead, 6 hospitalised The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least three person have been reported dead after contracting the
Victory at last! The Ebola vaccine story
WHO honours trial participants More than 11 000 people in Guinea participated in a WHO-led trial to develop the world’s first vaccine against Ebola virus disease. The ground-breaking trial, which
U.S. Government Launches $2.5 million Water and Sanitation Project for Kaduna and Bauchi States
KADUNA – The U.S. government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), Thursday, launched a new water and sanitation activity that will help Kaduna and Bauchi states improve the health and
Kenya launches HIV home test kit
Has 80% accuracy Produces result in 20 minutes The Kenyan Government has launched an HIV home test kit to further check the growing incidence of HIV and Aids epidemic among young people. According