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UBTH flags off subsidized “specialized surgeries” programme
Registers 115 patients Beneficiaries to enjoy 50% subsidy The University of Benin Teaching Hospital flagged off its “Subsidized Specialized Surgeries”, on Tuesday February 14, as part of activities marking its
Police parade former Kwara General Hospital CMD for multiple killings
Kwara State Police Command Monday, paraded the former Chief Medical Director of Government General hospital in Kaima area of the state Dr Abass Adio Adeyemi, over multiple killings of six
Am I wheel Chair bound?
Not really … could be spondylosis … you need thorough assessment and treatment Dear Prof, I’m a civil servant male in Ondo State. For some time now, I’ve been experiencing
Cholera cases surging fast in Africa
May surpass worst cases of 2021 if trend continues, WHO warns Malawi launches national “End Cholera” campaign Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge.
Lassa fever: Edo kicks off fresh sensitization campaign
as number of cases drops Edo State Government has commenced a fresh strategic sensitization campaign to halt the recent upsurge of Lassa fever in different parts of the state. A
HEWAN congratulates Pate, New GAVI CEO
The Health Writers’ Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has congratulated Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate on his appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gavi. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance on February
Valentine’s Day: Share love not HIV – NACA DG urges Nigerians
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark 2023 Valentine’s Day, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Dr. Gambo Aliyu, has
Yobe Govt. establishes 138 PHCs in 3 years
Yobe government says it has established Primary Healthcare Facilities (PHCs) in 138 of the 178 wards of the state, to enhance access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots. Alhaji
Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
9 deaths, 16 suspected cases reported Equatorial Guinea yesterday confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Preliminary tests carried out following the deaths of at least nine people
Use condom to prevent STI’s, unwanted pregnancy
Stakeholders counsel on 2023 International Condom Day In commemoration of 2023 International Condom Day, stakeholders have called for the correct and consistent use of condoms for the prevention of sexually
PCN issues 2 weeks ultimatum to Kano medicine dealers to relocate to designated area
To ensure safe distribution of drugs in the city of Kano, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN on Friday issued a two weeks ultimatum to medicine dealers in open drug
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: World may miss eradication target – UNFPA, UNICEF say
Amid report that no fewer than 4.3 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) this year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UNICEF have raised the
Lassa fever: Edo restates commitment to stop upsurge
As NCDC Response team visits state Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria has reiterated government’s commitment to halt the current upsurge of Lassa fever in the state saying
SFH holds International Leadership Retreat to commence new work Strategy
Marks 40th Anniversary The Society for Family Health (SFH) yesterday commenced activities to round off its strategic plan operation, Facilitating People-Centred Healthcare (FPCH) and also to herald the development
WNTD: Lagos to assess prevalence of neglected tropical diseases in 20 LGAs
Commemorates 2023 World NTD Day with Awareness Walk Lagos State Government has concluded plans to conduct assessment of the prevalence of some neglected tropical diseases, NTDs including Lymphatic Filariasis and
Nigerian laboratory receives WHO full accreditation for fight against measles and rubella
A Nigerian laboratory, the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL), Lagos, recently attained a World Health Organization (WHO) full laboratory accreditation status in respect of its contribution to the fight against
Lassa Fever: Edo steps up containment efforts
Confirmed cases now 115 Health Commissioner announces hot lines The Edo State government has stepped up efforts to contain the upsurge of Lassa fever in different parts of the state
World Leprosy Day: Nigeria, 23 other countries contribute 95% of global burden
NMA urges pragmatic collaboration towards elimination Nigeria joined the rest of the world on Sunday to mark the 2023 World Leprosy Day amidst reports that the country is one of
USAID commends Edo’s response to lassa fever upsurge
Pledges more support As more partner agencies respond to the current upsurge of Lassa Fever in Edo State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has commended the state health ministry
We’re Unaware Of Alleged Deadly China Flu — Health Ministry
Diphtheria, lassa fever receiving adequate attention, NCDC says The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said Monday, his ministry was unaware of the alleged deadly flu reported to have claimed
Why there’s resurgence of diphtheria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has attributed the current resurgence of diphtheria in some states to the low vaccination coverage across the country. According to its
Diphtheria: NCDC calls for vigilance as Lagos, 3 others record cases
Diphtheria The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says it is responding to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano States and is monitoring the situation in Osun
FGM cases in Osun drop by 30% in 3 years – State Health Ministry
The prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, in Osun state has reduced from 77.6 percent to 45.9 percent in three years as reflected in the record of the National Demographic
PrEP research: Why pregnant, lactating women shouldn’t be excluded – Expert
The Executive Director of New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS), Mrs Florita Durueke, has called for the inclusion of pregnant and lactating women in the HIV clinical trial
18 feared dead from suspected diphtheria outbreak in Kano
No fewer than 18 people were Thursday, confirmed dead from suspected cases of diphtheria in the ancient city of Kano State. Diphtheria is an acute and highly contagious bacterial disease