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WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.
NMA condemns murder of Akunyili, demands justice
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Thursday condemned the gruesome murder of one of her members, Dr Chike Akunyili, widower of Late Prof Dora
UNICEF warns on impact of COVID-19 on children’s mental health
Says 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15-24 often feel depressed or have little interest in doing things Children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their
WHO prioritizes access to diabetes, cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists
Says high prices and low availability still a major barrier for patients’ access to new and old medicines World Health Organisation
States, local govts not budgeting enough for Family Planning – Expert laments
As the world yesterday marked the World Contraception Day, WCD Family Planning, FP expert, Dr Ejike Orji says the uptake has continued to remain low because states and local governments
Lagos Employs 400 Health Workers
To engage over 1500 more No fewer than 400 health workers have been employed by the Lagos State Government to
FG must address challenges of medical manpower – Cardiologists cry out
The group lamented that despite the fact that cardiovascular diseases are on the rise yet there is a massive brain drain of cardiologists which is induced by poor working environment.
UNDP, Japan assist NCDC with ambulances to fight COVID-19
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Japan, handed over three ambulances to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday as part of
No improvement in young children’s diets – UNICEF
says situation ‘could get much worse’ under COVID-19 Children under the age of 2 are not getting the food or nutrients they need to thrive and grow well, leading to
Work-related accidents, illnesses kill close to 2m people annually – UN warns
Work-related illnesses and injuries kill nearly two million people annually, largely due to long working hours, the UN said Friday, warning that the pandemic was likely to worsen the situation.
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital performs first open-heart surgery
The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has successfully performed its first open-heart surgery. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, in a statement titled, “Today we
400,000 Nigerian drug users who share needles responsible for spread of HIV
About 400,000 Nigerian drug users who exchange needles and syringes as a group while ingesting drugs are responsible for the spread of HIV in the country. Dr Gambo Aliyu, Director-General,
MNP patent holder Kenny Acholonu urges protection for intellectual property as Nigeria fights infant malnutrition
Quadruple patent holder Dr Kenny Acholonu has called on regulatory agencies and players in the Nigerian scientific community covering medical, pharmaceutical, and most importantly nutritional products to ensure recognition and
Ebonyi votes N100m as counterpart fund for health insurance scheme
Ebonyi State has set aside N100 million counterpart fund for health insurance scheme for civil servants. Mrs Mary-Rose Egwu, Executive Secretary, Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) made this known
NCDC DG Chikwe Ihekweazu appointed Assistant DG of WHO
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has been appointed as the Assistant Director General of Health Emergency Intelligence at the World Health Organisation
Nigeria needs documented policy for mental health – Owoeye
Prevalence: 1 in 4 individuals 20 million attempted suicide annually associated with mental health Managing Director, Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye has said that Nigeria needs a documented mental
Stop self-stigmatisation – Psychiatrist charges people managing mental illness
Medical Director and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Pinnacle Medical Services, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has charged Nigerians managing mental health to stop self stigmatisation, saying it does more harm than societal stigmatisation. Speaking at
Lagos kicks off administration of Moderna vaccine
Uptake is Impressive – Health Commissioner The Lagos State Government commenced the administration of the Moderna COVID vaccine yesterday at the designated 183 vaccination sites across the State. State Commissioner
West Africa Covid-19 deaths surge amid Ebola and other outbreaks
West Africa has recorded its highest number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began as several countries grapple with outbreaks of cholera, Ebola Virus Disease and Marburg Virus Disease that
NAFDAC accuses U.S., EU of ‘persistently rejecting Made in Nigeria food’
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for synergy amongst government agencies to end the rejection of made in Nigeria food products by the
Cholera: NCDC gives update
Total of 22,130 suspected cases, 526 deaths so far reported from 18 states and FCT No fewer than 22,130 suspected cases including 526 deaths from cholera have been reported
NCDC issues COVID-19 Public Health Advisory for Eid-el-Kabir
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) today issued a public health advisory to members of the public, ahead of events to mark Eid-el-Kabir, urging Nigerians to take personal and
FG renews Prof. Obaseki’s appointment as CMD, UBTH
The Federal Government of Nigeria has renewed the appointment of Prof. Darlington Obaseki as Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Benin city. A Press Release by the
Nigeria to receive 41.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine soon
The Federal Government has disclosed Nigeria would receive a cumulative of 41,282,770 vaccines through the COVAX facility and the African Union Commission by September ending. It stated 3,924,000 doses of
NCDC confirms case of COVID-19 Delta variant
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed a case with the highly transmissible COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2. The Head of Communications,