Lassa fever: Nigeria records 2 deaths, 222 infections – NCDC
Nigeria recorded 222 new Lassa fever cases and two new deaths in one week across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) . The […]
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Jigawa inoculates 1.7m children against polio
The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA), says it has inoculated 1.7 million children against polio in the 2022 First Round Immunisation exercise. Its […]
FG strengthens health regulatory agencies to actualise mandate – Mamora
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Adeleke Mamora, says the Federal Government will continue to strengthen health regulatory agencies to actualise its various mandates […]
Europe: Omicron wave threatens to overwhelm health workers in weeks – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Omicron wave is threatening to overwhelm health workers in the coming weeks in Europe, with forecasts that more Europeans are […]
There’s no resurgence of Wild Polio Virus in Bauchi – Official
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – The Bauchi State Government has dismissed the report making the rounds that the state has recorded 38 fresh Wild Polio […]
NCDC alerts states as Lassa fever death toll hits 102
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it has sent letters to states to alert the authorities on the disturbing trend of Lassa fever […]
Polio: Bauchi Govt targets 2.3m children for immunisation
The Bauchi State Government says it has targeted 2.286 million children for immunisation against polio in the 2022 first round exercise. The Chairman, Bauchi State […]
Measles, one of the leading causes of blindness in children, says ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist, Dr. Chika Ugagu, says measles is one of the leading causes of childhood blindness in Nigeria and third world countries, based on several […]
Kadafur commissions 30 beds capacity health facility in Maiduguri
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur has commissioned 30 beds capacity health care facility to cater for the health needs […]
Nigeria won’t be made dumping ground for banned chemical products – NAFDAC
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye, has vowed to […]
WHO predicts COVID-19 will end in 2022
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has expressed optimism that COVID-19 pandemic will end in 2022. Ghebreyesus said at a press briefing on […]
Kaduna Govt earmarks N6.8m for HIV test kits, consumables in 2022
The Kaduna State Government has earmarked N6.8 million for the procurement of HIV diagnostic kits and consumables in 2022. This is contained in the budget […]
COVID-19 unkind to Nigeria on Christmas Day
COVID-19 did not look kindly on Nigeria on Christmas Day as it hit 1,305 persons and took 21 lives. Sixteen of the lives lost were […]
Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns
As many friends and families consider whether to celebrate Christmas together, World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a reminder on Wednesday that “anyone who ignores COVID-19 […]
Bauchi records 153 Lassa fever cases in 1year
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), says it has recorded 153 suspected cases of Lassa fever between January and December 2021. Dr Rilwanu […]
Africa is being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination – WHO
Africa is being left behind, having received only 450million of the eight billion COVID vaccine doses distributed. Dr Richard Mihigo, Immunization and Vaccines Development Programme, […]
Cross River flags off implementation of Health Insurance Scheme
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Government on Tuesday flagged off the state’s Health Insurance Scheme in a bid to enhance adequate access […]
Aisha Buhari commissions diabetic center in Abuja
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has called on well-meaning Nigerians and private sector organizations to complement government efforts […]
FG, UNICEF, others launch action plan to tackle malnutrition
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), on […]
79 PHCs get N418m as Zulum launches Borno’s Basic Healthcare Fund
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governor Babagana Zulum on Tuesday launched Borno State’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, with the disbursement of N418m to 79 Primary […]