Thursday, January 16, 2025

Health

Nigeria records seven new cases

Nigeria has recorded seven new cases of Lassa fever in three states of the federation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed in its latest situation report for week 30 of 2024, from July 22 to 28. According...

New health centres in Lagos and Bauchi to feature nursing schools — FG

The federal government says the new federal medical centres in Epe, Lagos State, and Misau, Bauchi State, will each house a School of Nursing. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in...

Ginger and cinnamon mixture as a contraceptive, scientifically unproven

Claim: An Instagram user claimed that a boiled mixture of ginger and cinnamon can serve as a form of contraception in case of an unwanted pregnancy. Verdict: Insufficient evidence. Experts reveal that while these spices are used in traditional practices,...

In Ogun, doctors are losing their jobs due to disparity in salaries

Doctors in Ogun State, under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter, have embarked on an indefinite strike following unresolved issues relating to their assignments. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday, NMA Chairman Azeem Ashimi said...

Nigerian Government and USP partner to improve healthcare infrastructure

In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Presidential Initiative on Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare...

Hemophilia: Group seeks government intervention

The Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in collaboration with the Haemophilia Care team and the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation, has urged the government to take immediate action to address the alarming rate of haemophilia-related deaths in Nigeria. The...

Nigeria records 170 new cases and three deaths

Nigeria has recorded 170 suspected cases and three deaths from cholera in three states of the federation in week 29, from July 15 to 21. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) made this known in the recent...

Appeal to Nigerians to Assist Cancer Patients in Underserved Communities

The President of the Rotary Club of Abuja, Maitama, Rtn. Rosemond Favour Uche, has asked Nigerians to support women with breast cancer who live in poor areas. She said that finding out if someone has this disease and taking care...

Cholera Outbreak in Delta Results in Seven Child Fatalities

Cholera Outbreak Claims Lives of Seven Children in Delta State Cholera Outbreak Claims Lives of Seven Children in Delta State Seven children have sadly died from a cholera outbreak affecting eight local areas in Delta State. Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the Delta State...

WHO launches initiative to accelerate innovation in mRNA vaccines for human health

A new initiative has been launched with the aim of accelerating the development and availability of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine candidates against human avian influenza (H5N1). The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), made this...

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WAHO and FG organize regional meeting to combat Lassa fever

The West African Health Organization (WAHO), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Welfare and with the...