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Cholera Outbreak: NCDC reports 176 deaths, 5,951 infected
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a total of 176 deaths from 5,951 confirmed cases of cholera across the country as of August 11, 2024.
Lagos advocates birth control law to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis
The Lagos state government has called for the enactment of a birth control law to address the challenges of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, commissioner for basic and secondary
WHO, Africa CDC declares Mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security
Tinubu approves policy to reverse health worker migration, address challenges
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu launches 2024 Health Week, promises free care for 5m Lagos kids
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday officially flagged off the Y2024 Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week at the Lagos
Gates Foundation Study offers guidelines for Transforming Healthcare in Lagos State
A comprehensive study backed by the Gates Foundation has provided a roadmap for enhancing service delivery and tackling health challenges in Lagos State. The groundbreaking research, supported by the Bill
World Breastfeeding Week 2024: NSN urges more support for mothers
As the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 is marked globally, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) is advocating concerted efforts by all stakeholders to ensure that every mother receives the support
Lagos strengthens efforts to combat hepatitis amid rising prevalence
Marks 2024 World Hepatitis Day with Symposium Screens and Vaccinates Over 5,000 Residents The Lagos State Government has taken significant strides in the fight against Hepatitis, launching comprehensive initiatives to
FG pledges commitment to household, immunisation surveys
The Federal Government says it is committed to the successful conduct of the 7th round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)/ National Immunisation Coverage Survey (NICS). Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-
USAID, Kebbi develop 5-year plan for health sector
Stakeholders in Kebbi State, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) State2State, have ratified a five-year development plan for the health sector. At a four-day workshop
Joyce Oluwole, sepsis survivor seeks govt action against silent killer
Launches book to advocate for change Expert calls for more supportive emergency preparedness A Nigerian sepsis survivor, Joyce Oluwole, has advocated to the Federal government to prioritize tackling sepsis, a
Food insecurity: How malnutrition leads to brain damage in children- Expert
Lagos Ministry of Health & Social Welfare trains caregivers Nigeria’s economic situation is creating a critical issue for familie – affording a balanced diet. This lack of proper nutrition puts
Daimed Facility, new diagnostic centre, set to open in Lagos
aims to Reduce Medical Tourism in Nigeria with Evidence-Based Care To reduce medical tourism in Nigeria, a new multi-specialty facility, Diamed Diagnostic Center, is set to open its doors in
Health Insurance: LASHMA partners LASRRA to simplify enrolment, expand Ilera Eko coverage
As Ilera Eko enrollees increases to over 1m The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to expand the coverage of
Tinubu signs Executive Order to revitalise health care
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has signed an Executive Order (EO) to transform Nigeria’s healthcare sector by increasing local production of healthcare products, reducing costs of healthcare equipment and consumables, and
NAFDAC alerts on fake Ampicillin/Cloxacillin
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public against falsified antibiotic combination of Ampicillin/cloxacillin in circulation in the country. The agency, in the
Reps seek free medicare for pregnant women
Video: IDRC/CRDI The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to mandate public healthcare institutions to provide free medical treatment for pregnant women during
Obesity rising in Africa
Obesity is rising rapidly in Africa. Between 2000 and 2016, Africa nearly doubled the number of overweight adults. The trends are same for children. Africa is currently home to 28%
Ondo activates 5O facilities for clinical breast examination
Trains 67 health workers to create awareness The Ondo State Ministry of Health has activated 50 facilities for clinical breast examination while also training 67 health workers in the 18
How my kidney was harvested, 16-year old boy narrates ordeal in court
A 16-Year-Old Boy, yesterday told an FCT High Court in Zuba that he was offered N1 million by one Mr Emmanuel Olorunlaye, for his kidney to be removed at Alliance
Police arrest fake medical doctor in Lagos, seal hospital
A 37-year-old fake medical doctor practicing with forged certificates has been arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos. The suspect, after his arrested in the Ikorodu
Epidemiologist advocates single-dose for HPV vaccines
… As former Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole bows out of UCH A Clinical Epidemiologist, Prof. Deborah Watson-Jones, has advocated intake of single-dose for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines, saying
Measles: Adamawa shuts schools
Adamawa State Government has closed down public and private schools following the outbreak of measles in the state. The closure notice was contained in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary
How new Sector Renewal Investment Initiative will improve quality health delivery – Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has expressed confidence that the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), which President Bola Tinubu launched recently,
Brain Drain: Only 58,000 doctors renewed licence in 2023 – MDCN Registrar
The Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr Fatima Kyari, has disclosed that only 58,000 doctors have renewed their annual practising licence in 2023 due to brain drain