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731 NYSC members test positive for COVID-19
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of Batch B National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID-19. The chairman, PTF on COVID-19
Covid-19: Lagos PLWDs lament media neglect in highlighting plights
Says members resort to self help People who are living with disability in Lagos State, PLWDs, have called on the media to have vulnerable population in mind while reporting Covid-19.
UNICEF calls for an end to abduction of school children
UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter Hawkins today condemned the abduction of 344 school children who were released yesterday describing the act as a “cruel disregard for humanity” which must come to
Gov. Sanwo-Olu tests positive for COVID-19
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been infected with the dreaded Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Professor Akin Abayomi, the State’s Commissioner for Health made this known in a statement on Saturday.
Lagos threatens to sanction international travellers evading COVID-19 testing
The Lagos State Government on Friday threatened to sanction incoming passengers who shun the Federal Government’s guidelines against COVID-19, warning erring passengers to stop or face the consequences. The government
ISN rewards ‘Lab Scientists of The Year’ with N1m
Mamora urges finalists to work harder to remain at peak of profession A Medical Laboratory Scientist from the University of Lagos Medical Center, Abiola Fashina, has emerged the winner of
WAAW: Nigeria must implement laws to curb antibiotic resistance – Experts
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2020 World Antimicrobial Week (WAW), experts have advocated the need to implement various regulations and policies on rational use
African Health Ministers reaffirm joint determination to regain impact on TB
Pledge to minimize impact of COVID-19 on TB services African Health Ministers at the recently concluded 33rd ‘Stop TB Partnership’ Board Meeting held virtually on
Delta State, Sanofi commission diabetes, hypertension clinics
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), an agency under the Delta State government, on Monday commissioned four Diabetes and Hypertension Clinics (DHC) across the state as part of
WDD: Subsidise cost of diabetic care, healthcare professionals tell government
Cost of antidiabetic drugs, monitoring devices now beyond reach of Nigerians (L-R Sitting) Business Unit Head, Novo Nordisk English West Africa, Mr. Jude Abonu and keynote speaker Mrs.
Lagos confirms 181 COVID-19 positive cases in private school
260 students, staff under isolation Just few weeks after the Lagos State government reopened school, the State Government today, confirmed 181 COVID-19 positive cases among students and staff of a
Suspected yellow fever outbreak in Delta, Enugu states: NCDC steps in
Following reports of a sudden spike in cases and deaths in some communities of Delta and Enugu states from suspected Yellow Fever outbreak, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
NAFDAC warns traders against use of ‘Snipper’ for food preservation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has again warned the general public that the use of Sniper and all other brands of ‘’Dichlorvos’’ (DDVP) in
Kaduna govt warns against consumption of drugs looted from NAFDAC store
Looted drugs include codeine, tramadol, other controlled substances The Kaduna State Bureau for Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment has warned against the consumption of drugs looted by thugs from the
Lagos confirms 181 COVID-19 positive cases in private school
260 students, staff under isolation Just few weeks after the Lagos State government reopened school, the State Government has confirmed 181 COVID-19 positive cases among students and staff of a
International Day of Older Persons: Physiotherapist offers free virtual care for Nigerian elderly
As part of activities marking the 2020 International Day of Older Persons, a physiotherapist, Prof Efe Useh, has offered to provide free virtual physiotherapy assessments to Nigerian pensioners and other
COVID-19 halting mental health services in Africa – WHO survey
Critical funding gaps are halting and disrupting crucial mental health services in Africa, as demand for these services rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new World Health Organization (WHO) survey
World Sight Day: Eye specialists raise alarm on increasing rate of glaucoma
advocate regular eye check As the world marks 2020 Work Sight Day (WSD) today, the Medical Director of Skipper Eye-Q Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Timitope Tijani, has raised alarm over
Lagos shuts 21 illegal, substandard pharmacies, patent medicine stores
No fewer than 21 Pharmacies, Patent Medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Alakuko, Ajegunle, Ologogoro, Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Agbado and Agege in Alimosho, Ifako-Ijaiye and Agege Local Government areas of Lagos
Health workers abandon patients on World Patients Safety Day
Patients in Nigeria clearly did not know that yesterday, September 17, was the 2020 World Patients Safety Day, marked globally to enhance global understanding of patient safety, increase public engagement
COVID-19: Chevron donates PCR Lab to Delta State
also hands over Surgical Theatre/Consulting Rooms Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and CNL (NNPC/CNL JV), has donated a Polymerase
Sepsis kills 11 million yearly – WHO
WHO calls for global action New studies by the World Health Organization (WHI) has revealed that sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection, kills
Neglecting TB while fighting COVID-19 portends danger – Experts warn
Experts yesterday, Monday September 7, decried the decline in tuberculosis (TB) control activities as the country concentrates all efforts towards curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that neglecting TB could worsen
Lagos Health Commissioner recovers from COVID-19
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has recovered from COVID-19 infection, a week after contracting the virus. Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, made
COVID-19: NLNG donates medical equipment to Edo, Adamawa
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has donated medical equipment to Edo and Adamawa states as part of its contribution to the N11.4 billion Oil and Gas Industry Collaborative Initiative, spearheaded by