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Coronavirus: Lagos urges returnees from affected countries to observe self quarantine
• Says no suspected or confirmed case in the state Lagos State Government has advised all travelers returning from China or exposed to a traveler from China or any country
NCDC issues second health advisory on Coronavirus
ABUJA – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued another public health advisory in the wake of declaration by WHO that the dreaded virus is now a Public
WHO declares Coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency
The World Health Organization declared on Thursday that the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, saying the disease now represents a risk beyond China, where it
Corornavirus: FG orders suspension of traveling schedule to China
Lagos, Chinese embassy agree to quarantine returning rationals The federal government has advised all travellers from Nigeria, including Nigerians, planning to travel to China, to suspend their travel plans
FG gives update on Lassa fever, says death toll now 41
The Federal Government yesterday January 28, gave an update on the Lassa fever epidemic currently spreading in many parts of the country. Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Osagie Ehanire,
Lassa fever: Death toll now 29, 195 confirmed cases
No fewer than 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths have been reported from the current Lassa Fever epidemic in the 11 states of Edo, Ondo, Ebonyi, Delta, Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi,
Global fund to give Nigeria $417m grant to tackle malaria
THE National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr Audu Mohammed, today, January 28, said Nigeria would get three-year grant of $417 million from the Global Fund to tackle malaria.
UNICEF, Airtel Nigeria expand partnership to support U-Report
UNICEF has signed an agreement with Airtel Nigeria to further expand telecommunication services to boost U-Report, UNICEF’s unique social media platform that empowers young people and communities with information to
Lagos alerts public on Coronavirus
• Says no case has been identified in the state or Nigeria The Lagos State Government has alerted the public to a new virus, the novel Coronavirus (nCoV)
Lassa fever death toll rises
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the number of deaths associated with Lassa fever in January 2020 had risen to 24, with 163 cases reported confirmed, The PUNCH reports.
CORONAVIRUS: WHO Emergency Committee urges countries to prepare for containment as death toll rises
NCDC issues Public Alert The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Committee today Jan 23, urged countries to prepare for the containment, including active surveillance, early detection, isolation and case
Regular sex may delay menopause, scientists say
If woman is not having sex, body ‘chooses’ to stop putting energy into ovulation Women who have sex every week may have a lower chance of an early menopause, according
NLNG plans malaria elimination in Bonny
L-R: Dr. Okuns Ohiosimuan, Chief Medical Officer (NLNG); Mark Maire (CDC); Dr. Ibrahim Dalhatu (CDC); Dr. Anastasia Isodje, Technical Lead, Bonny Malaria Elimination Project (NLNG); Mr. Tony Attah, MD, NLNG;
FG adds 3 new labs for yellow fever, measles rubella
The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has formally announced the inclusion of three new laboratories into the national yellow fever/measles/rubella laboratory network. The
First person dies from mysterious virus in China
A patient died on Saturday from a mysterious illness after an outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, according to the local health commission. The emergence of the virus
Health minister lauds NCDC over leading role in prevention, control of communicable diseases
The minister at the lab The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, today, January 9, commended the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for its lead role in the prevention,
National Hospital, Abuja separates conjoined twins
ABUJA – There was palpable excitement in Abuja, on Tuesday January 7, as the National Hospital announced the discharge of its first successfully separated conjoined twins after 16 months in
Nigeria to reduce malaria burden by 13% in 2023
Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Health Minister The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) says it is working toward reducing malaria burden in the country by 13 per cent in 2023. Coordinator of
Gunmen abduct doctor in Yola
Demand N10 million ransom Gunmen stormed the house of a medical doctor in Yola in the early hours of Sunday and abducted a medical doctor. Sources said the gunmen
26,000 babies will be born in Nigeria today, says UNICEF
Lagos records first delivery at 12.01 am The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that no fewer than 26,039 babies will be born in Nigeria today being New Year’s
Nigeria, 11 other African countries still prone to vaccine-derived poliovirus
NPHCDA says eradication bid on track Last polio case recorded in Borno State on August 22, 2016 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Nigeria among twelve countries that are
Stop rejecting gunshot victims – Lagos warns healthcare providers
To review and Promote the State Emergency policies and procedures The Lagos State Government has strongly appealed to all health care providers including public and private health facilities operating in
Borno governor orders free dialysis for kidney patients
State Governor, Babagana Zulum has directed the Ministry of Health to offer free dialysis and research on causes of kidney failures among patients in the state. He also ordered the
Lagos Health Commissioner advocates regular dental checkups to prevent complications
Commissioner for health in Lagos State, Dr. Akin Abayomi, Thursday, tasked Nigerians on regular dental check-up to prevent late complications of oral hygiene. He said oral health is one of the areas
More than 140,000 die from measles as cases surge worldwide
Worldwide more than 140,000 people died from measles in 2018, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention