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Diphtheria: Kano govt activates contact tracing as over 100 hospitalized, 2,000 others discharged
The Kano State government says it has activated contact tracing teams to trace patients affected by diphtheria outbreak in the state as more than 100 patients were on admission and
World Hepatitis Day 2023: 91m Africans live with hepatitis
19m Nigerians affected The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 91 million Africans are currently living with hepatitis, with around 125,000 hepatitis-related deaths occurring in Africa. In
Board arrests 7 unqualified Radiographers in Kaduna
The federal Ministry of Health through one of its regulatory Agencies, the Radiography Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) recently embarked on a maiden surveillance in Kaduna state during which many
NARD’s Strike: Families evacuate patients as Abuja doctors desert hospitals
The strike declared Wednesday, by the national leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has taken a heavy toll on patients in all public hospitals in Abuja as
WHO endorses Essential Medicines for multiple sclerosis, other conditions
The World Health Organization (WHO), Wednesday, published the new editions of the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) which include important new medicines for
UNICEF relaunches SOMTEC to address women, children’s Issues
Oyo Gov. pledges support The new Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Oyo State, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has called on stakeholders to enhance their collaboration in addressing issues affecting
Quality healthcare: Sanwo-Olu urges nurses to harness tech
Declares Open Examiners’ Workshop of NMCN The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged nurses to adapt and harness the power of technology to enhance nursing education curriculum
One in every 24 adults under severe mental disorder – Psychiatrist
The Managing Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Professor Monday Igwe, has said that one in every 24 adults is under severe mental disorder. The MD stated this during a one-day
FG confirms first anthrax case in Nigeria
The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, FMARD, said animals showing signs of
Diphtheria: NCDC confirms 798 cases, 80 deaths
House of Reps urges urgent action The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday released an official statement on current situation of diphtheria in the country saying no fewer than
Resident doctors issue 2-week fresh ultimatum to FG to meet demands
Resident doctors in the country operating under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors,NARD, have issued July 19,2023 ultimatum to the federal government to meet their demands, saying failure
Nigeria requires 3.9m toilets annually to stop open defecation: — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria will need to build no fewer than 3.9 million toilets annually to meet the ending open defecation practice by 2025 target. Dr
Smile360 clinic wins 7th consecutive award for excellence in dental care
Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has clinched the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) for the seventh year for delivering exceptional dental services and setting the benchmark for excellence in the Nigerian
Diphtheria: Four year-old dies as FCTA confirms outbreak
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly disease, which has now claimed the life of a four year old boy out of five
DRUG ABUSE: Lagos warns youths against negative peer pressure
Lagos State Government has once again warned young adults particularly teenagers and youths against negative peer pressure that could lead them to indulging in drug and substance abuse and illicit
Malnutrition deficiencies hit 20.5m new babies – NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NEGS), has revealed that malnutrition deficiencies have hit 20.5 million new babies in Nigeria. Chief Executive Officer, CEO, NESG, Laoye Jaiyeola, disclosed this recently in
How Lagos embraces digital transformation to improve healthcare – Perm Sec
The Lagos State Government is embracing digital transformation to improve health services for its residents, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye has said. Perm SecOgboye
How supplements, good nutrition could reduce Nigeria’s maternal, infant mortality burden – Experts
The neonatal ward at the Paediatric section of the Mother and Child Centre at Isolo General Hospital, Lagos, has a lot of children. Some are premature and are in incubators,
Bill Gates, Dangote visit Tinubu to talk health
Healthcare took the centre stage at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday when the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and American business mogul, Bill Gates, visited
NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of ‘dangerous’ herbal products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raised alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products, which it describes as “dangerous”. The NAFDAC
UniAbuja Begins Master’s Degree In Diabetes Education
As part of efforts to address the growing burden of diabetes in Nigeria, the University of Abuja has announced the commencement of a new Master’s degree programme in Diabetes Education.
Locally produced Indomie Noodles safe – NAFDAC assures consumers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers of the safety of all brands of Indomie Noodles produced in the country. This was made
2023 Blood Donor Day: Nigeria in shortfall of 1.7m pints of blood annually
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2023 World Blood Donor Day, today, Haima Health Initiative, says Nigeria is in shortfall of 1.7 million pints of blood
Anthrax: FG cautions against consumption of hides
The Federal Government, Monday, urged Nigerians to stop consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat following an outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The alert was contained