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Monkeypox: FG confirms 3 cases
Four cases from Lagos confirmed negative ABUJA – The Federal Ministry of Health announced today that three samples from the 17 suspected cases of monkeypox disease reported at the Niger
Why Nathalia Kanem was appointed UNFPA Executive Director – Gates Foundation Chief
The Director, Global Development Programme for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr Chris Elias, has revealed why the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, appointed Dr Nathalia Kanem as the
Sanofi Diabetes Summit debuts on October 18
All is now set for the first Sanofi Diabetes Forum scheduled to hold in Lagos on Wednesday, October 18, General Manager and Country Chair, Sanofi Nigeria-Ghana, Folake Odediran announced earlier
Nigeria setting good example on family planning – UNFPA Executive Director
The newly-appointed United Nations Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, has commended Nigeria’s strides in family planning services, saying “the people and government of Nigeria are pioneers in the area of
Monkeypox spreads to six more states
Total suspected cases now 31 Lagos confirms 2 suspected cases Six more states have reported cases of suspected monkeypox, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said today in a
Monkeypox spreads to Akwa Ibom State
Two infected persons recover in Bayelsa The Akwa Ibom State government on Sunday announced that monkeypox disease, first reported in neighbouring Bayelsa State, has spread to the state. . Speaking in
Cross River First Lady pledges support for women undergoing fistula repairs
EngenderHealth takes USAID Fistula Care Plus Project to the state The wife of Cross River State governor, Dr. Linda Ayade, said the state is willing to assist with the feeding and
ECOWAS lists priority areas for region’s children
Abuja – In what seems to be a positive response to growing global concerns for children in West Africa, all member states in the region under the umbrella of Economic Community
Coca-Cola set to launch $20m ‘Safe Birth initiative in Ivory-Coast, Nigeria
The Coca-Cola Company has announced plans to launch a new program – The Safe Birth Initiative – to support the Ministries of Health in Ivory Coast and Nigeria to tackle
Monkeypox outbreak: FG awaits confirmation from senegal
‘Be alert, avoid crowded places, eating dead animals, bush meat, particularly bush monkeys’ – Minister advises Nigerians ABUJA – The Federal Government on Thursday said it could not confirm the
Killers or saints: Examining TBA’s role in maternal health care (Part 11)
They contribute 60% of maternal deaths in Lagos State – Gynaecologist In part 1 of this story, NHO reporter Juliet Umeh visited some traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in some Lagos
Ag NAFDAC DG, Yetunde Oni resigns
FG names replacement Health workers defy pleas, continue with strike The Acting Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mrs Yetunde Oni, has resigned. Oni resigned
Health sector crisis worsens
NAFDAC, NPHCDA staff, others shun work States health workers may join strike next week ABUJA – Nigeria’s health systems may be heading for a major crisis in coming days as
The world is running out of antibiotics – WHO raises alarm
A report, Antibacterial agents in clinical development – an analysis of the antibacterial clinical development pipeline, including tuberculosis , launched today by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed
Health workers set to cripple hospital services
Begin strike today Health Minister shelves UNGA trip to dialogue with unions Unless the Federal Government prevails on health workers unions in the country to suspend their planned strike over
Experts worry over Nigeria’s low routine immunization coverage
as review committee meets in Abuja ABUJA – Though Nigeria has remained polio-free for over a year, there is yet a challenge of poor immunization coverage in some parts of
NPHCDA launches massive onslaught against measles
To vaccinate 33 million children Establishes National Measles Technical Committee to ensure adequate preparation Some states may miss campaign for non-payment of counterpart funds. The National Primary Health Care Development
Breaking: Resident doctors suspend strike
Now, JOHESU plans to take turns ABUJA – The executives of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) early Thursday announced the suspension of its ongoing strike. Rising from a
CRS endorses NAFDAC labs for Global Fund-sponsored programme implementation
Abuja – The recently accredited laboratories of National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, (N AFDAC) have been endorsed by a principal recipient of Global Fund, Catholic
Ooni, UNFPA, others harp on more investments in family planning
Senator slams FG for non release release of health budget ABUJA – The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, on Monday joined the Senate, opinion leaders and major
Nigeria launches new FP communication plan, logo
ABUJA – New multi-media communication plan and logo expected to help increase the use of modern contraceptives in Nigeria will be launched this Monday. At a briefing by the Federal
Doctors’ strike continues
NARD fails to hold anticipated meeting Abuja – Hope that the week-long strike embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, NARD, would end on Saturday has
1.4m IDPs at risk of cholera outbreak in northeast, UNICEF warns
Laments underfunding of WASH ABUJA – As rains pound communities across Nigeria, 1.4 million displaced persons in the country’s northeast are at risk of cholera, the United Nations Children Fund,
Doctors in marathon meeting to end strike
ABUJA – The Executive Council of the National Association of Resident Doctors in Nigeria, NARD, is currently holding a marathon meeting in Abuja to decide whether or not to end
Lagos restates resolve to increase access to healthcare through health insurance
The Lagos State Government has restated its resolve to increase access to quality and affordable health care service through the implementation of its much awaited Health Insurance Scheme (LSHS). The