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You are promoting misdiagnosis – AMLSN tells FG
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, AMLSN, has attributed cases of wrong diagnosis across public and private hospitals in the country to the the failure of Nigerian government
Accountability Coalition group lauds FG on transparent immunization data
Urges concerted effort to improve nationwide coverage Accountability Coalition group, Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) and Track Health have lauded the Federal Government for improved transparency in reporting the
Young lab scientists charged on future of Nigerian medical diagnosis
FG not serious with Lassa Fever epidemic, Prof. Dennis Agbonlahor, ex-AMLSN President says ABUJA – The future of medical diagnosis in Nigeria lies in the hands of upcoming medical laboratory
Why Nigerians shun PHCs – Okara
Immediate past president, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, AMLSN, Dr. Godswill Okara, on Friday decried ‘increasing’ neglect of primary health centres, PHCs, by Nigerians for secondary and tertiary
Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding rate rises to 25%
As FG launches fresh campaigns to rev practice ABUJA – For the first time ever, exclusive breastfeeding of new-borns in Nigeria is 25 percent. The rate jumped from 17 percent
Nigeria constitutes GFF CSOs working group
Targets increased funding, accountability on maternal, child health ABUJA – Pursuant to recent approval of the Global Financing Facility (GFF) for Every Woman Every Child Investors Group which unanimously approved
NCDC cautions against health hazards associated with flooding
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says Nigerians should resist some habits that might result in health hazards during flooding, as rains continue to pound some cities across Nigeria.
How testing prevents hepatitis spread, death – Anyaike
● We support Nigeria against virus – WHO‘ ABUJA – Testing for hepatitis in health facilities remains a major strategy for controlling the virus, public health specialist and Head, Prevention,
‘More Nigerian children may die from vaccine-preventable diseases from 2021 unless…’
● Chairman, National Immunization Financing Task Team, Dr. Ben Ayene says there’s N101.5bn deficit in local funding of immunization ● Says each Nigerian child needs “only” N13,000 for vaccination, yearly
NAFDAC gets ISO for Kaduna lab
• Agency reiterates commitment to mandate ABUJA – The Acting Director-General, National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mrs Yetunde Oni, on Thursday reiterated the commitment of the
FG advocates use of cooking gas
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) otherwise known as cooking gas, is much cheaper than other means of cooking in Nigeria, the Federal Government and a pro-health non-governmental organization, Africare said on
New UNFPA Representative for Nigeria assumes office
• Promises to assist in tackling poverty, humanitarian needs, others The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) new Resident Representative in Nigeria, Dr Diene Keita, has resumed office with a promise
Nigerian CSOs, NASS disagree on NGO Bill
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Not-for-Profit Organisations (NPOs) are strongly opposed to a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to establish Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Commission. At an interactive meeting
World Hepatitis Day: Ooni to lead campaign
● As government renews commitment to defeat scourge ABUJA – The Federal Government has named Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) Royal Ambassador against hepatitis.
FG considers pruning hospital bills, other measures to reduce maternal deaths
● Sets up Task Force The Federal Goveenment is considering a reduction of bills in public hospitals and the re-introduction of conditional cash transfer for women who access health facilities
‘Impression out there is that NHIS can never work’ – Acting ES
• Vows to change perception ABUJA – The Acting Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, Attahiru Ibrahim, has taken full control of the organization, days after his predecessor, Prof Usman
FG re-appoints Mohammed Mami, Registrar Health Records Officers Registration Board
The Federal Government has re-appointed Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Mami as Registrar/CEO of the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN) His re-appointment offer was conveyed to him through a
Security operatives take over NHIS
• Health minister suspends additional 8 key officers ABUJA – A Combined team of security operatives have taken over the headquarters and annex office of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),
Health Journalists urge FG to fully implement National Health Act
• Seek allocation of 1% Consolidated Revenue Fund for health sector ABUJA – Health Correspondents, under the aegis of Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) have appealed to the Federal
Osotimehin’s attitude toward female gender began from home – Wife
…Joins FG, UN to celebrate life of late UNFPA icon ABUJA – The attitude of late former Minister of Health and Executive-Director, United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, Prof Babatunde Osotimehin,
How to make Nigeria’s population asset for prosperity – AAFP
ABUJA – A family planning advocacy group, Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP), has appealed to all tiers of government in Nigeria to take needed actions to make
FG sets up emergency centre for routine immunisation
The Federal Government on Monday set up an Emergency Centre that would help coordinate routine immunization programmes for the country. The centre, National Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination Centre (NERICC) will
Breaking: Health Ministry on fire
• Spokesperson8 says no damage recorded, fire successfully put off ABUJA – The building housing the Federal Ministry of Health at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja is currently on fire.
Japan donates ambulances to Nigeria
…Pledges more in 2018 ABUJA – The Federal Government on Friday received 31 ambulances from the Government of Japan. The donation, aimed at improving health care services in public health
NPHCDA declares state of emergency on routine immunization
• Sets up National Emergency Centre • ‘We’ll hold him accountable for the initiatives,’ says CHR Board Chairman The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has declared a state