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WHO Confirms Death Of 3rd Ebola Patient In DR Congo
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, confirmed the death of third Ebola patient in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the latest fatality in an outbreak first reported in April.
The first case was reported on April 23…
AIICO Partners NGO To Tackle Malaria In Vulnerable Communities
AIICO Insurance Plc is partnering HACEY Health Initiative to fight Malaria to mark the 2022 World Malaria Day.
Head, Strategic Marketing and Communications, AIICO, Mr Segun Olalandu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
Olalandu…
NAFDAC Seeks Collaboration In Advancement Of Regulatory Environment
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday solicited advancement of it’s regulatory environment.
Mrs Roseline Ajayi, Director of NAFDAC, South-West zone, at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure,…
Edo Health Agency To Administer 2nd Round Of Oral Polio Vaccines
The Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA) says it will commence the second round of oral polio vaccination for children between ages 0-59 months from May 7.
Mrs Irene Uabor, Health Education Officer of ESPHCDA,…
8 Persons Die Of Lassa Fever In Gombe Within 2 Months
Eight persons have died from February till date, from Lassa Fever in Gombe State, Dr Nuhu Bille, the State’s Epidemiologist with the Ministry of Health has said.
Bille, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
WMD: Expert Calls For More Attention To Malaria Prevention
Dr Babatunde Ogunfeyimi, the Chief Medical Director, Ondo State Specialist Hospital,
Okitipupa, has called for more attention to malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment to reduce the scourge.
He made the call in an interview with…
ExxonMobil Foundation Renews Commitment To End Malaria In Nigeria
ExxonMobil Foundation, in collaboration with ExxonMobil affiliate companies and other orgnisations have renewed their commitments to end malaria in the country.
Mr Richard Laing, the Managing Director, ExxonMobil Affiliate in Nigeria,…
NYSC Tasks Gombe Residents On Hygiene
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Gombe State, on Saturday, tasked residents of the state to ensure proper sanitation and hygiene to stem the spread of diseases in the state.
The State’s Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Ada Imoni,…
COVID-19: Ekiti LG Boss Urges Residents To Get Vaccinated
The Chairman, Oye Local Government Area, Ekiti, Mr Sunday Ajimoko, has appealed to the residents to take COVID-19 vaccines to stay healthy.
Ajimoko made this appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in…
Tuberculosis: Don’t Sleep In Same Room With Loved Ones – Expert Warns
Dr Rasheed Odunola, the Director, Health Services, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has advised people with Tuberculosis (TB) to avoid sleeping in the same room with their loved ones.
Odunola, who gave this advice while…
States Must Strengthen Coordination To End Cholera — UNICEF Advises
Ms Jane Bevan, UNICEF Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) has called on all states to strengthen their coordination toward reducing cholera cases in their vicinity.
Bevan told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja…
Healthy Diet Can Lower Hypertension — Physician Advises
A Family Health Physician, Dr Tolu Oladapo, says eating healthy diet can help to lower high blood pressure commonly known as hypertension.
She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Wednesday that “hypertension is…
Snakebite victims flood hospitals as cost of anti-venom drug soars
Victims of snakebites are flooding treatment centres across the country as the scorching heat forces the reptiles out of their holes into bushes, farms, roads and peoples homes in search of fresh air.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
WHO publishes first-ever country estimates on unintended pregnancy, abortion
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says data analysis on unintended pregnancy and abortion from 150 countries revealed major disparities in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare.
With the Guttmacher Institute, partner…
CMD reacts to Daily Trust’s report of discrimination at Jos University Teaching Hospital
The acting Chief Medical Director of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr Pokop Bupwatda, has said that there is no form of discrimination meted out to patients of any tribe, religion or state of origin in the hospital.…
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China reports highest Coronavirus infection figures in 2 years
China has reported the highest Coronavirus infection figures in two years.
Across all of China, 402 local infections were reported on Wednesday, almost twice as many as the day before, the official news agency Xinhua reported on…
Why Does The Nigerian Society Take Mental Health Issues For Granted?
A national discourse around mental health challenges is long overdue in Nigeria. It is heartbreaking and infuriating to see how mental health issues are ignored in our nation.
People who wake up every day with these issues ever so…
Nigeria has resources to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines – Planned Parenthood
Dr Okai Aku, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) on Tuesday said Nigeria had the human and material resources to deliver on the manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines.
Aku, a public health expert, said this in…
5 reasons why Ashwagandha should be part of your diet
Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, or Winter cherry is an evergreen shrub that grows in Asia and Africa. It is commonly used to alleviate stress but has other great benefits beyond that. The herb is also…
Buhari welcomes Nigeria’s designation as COVID-19 vaccine manufacture base
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday in Brussels, Belgium, welcomed the designation of Nigeria as one of the six countries in Africa designated as manufacturing bases for the COVID-19 vaccine.
In a statement by his media aide, Malam…
WHO reports first polio outbreak in Africa in years
Malawi has recorded the first polio outbreak on the African continent in several years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Friday.
Polio is a contagious infectious disease and can cause paralysis and death.
The wild type…
Nigeria confirms 358 cases of Lassa Fever in 2022, as UK reports 3 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 358 cases of Lassa fever recorded across 19 States, even as the world continues to battle COVID-19.
It also said that the fever caused three deaths in Britain, diagnosed from…
Why Pfizer, BioNTech delayed request for vaccines for under-5 children
Pfizer and BioNTech have explained the delay in their completion of the request for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorise their Coronavirus vaccine for children under five years old.
They said the delay was because there…
Osinbajo: Nigeria’s health system can deal with any situation if…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria’s public health system is still robust and when well resourced, can achieve greater coverage, including meeting targets set in disease prevention and eradication.
Osinbajo’s spokesman, Mr Laolu…
Court fixes Monday for doctors’ contempt suit against finance minister
The National Industrial Court will on Monday hear a contempt suit filed by medical doctors under the auspices of Association of Specialist Medical Doctors in Academics (ASMEDA) against the Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, over alleged…
8 Ways To Effectively Spread Cancer Awareness Using Infographics
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, with 1.6 million deaths globally each year. And yet many people are not aware of how to prevent it or what symptoms to watch out for. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can…
Global COVID-19 cases increased by 5% between Jan. 17 to 23 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that globally, the number of new COVID-19 cases increased in the past week of 17-23 January by 5 per cent.
It said that the number of new deaths remained similar to that reported during the…
COVID-19: Lagos govt reduces PCR test fee to N45,250 in private facilities
The Lagos State Government has reduced the cost of COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test at its accredited private laboratories from N50,400 to N45,250 per test.
The Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who…