Category: Health
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NAFDAC raises alarm over counterfeited medicine that puts children’s health at risk
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has drawn the attention of the general public, especially healthcare providers, to a counterfeited medicine that puts children’s health at risk.
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Nigeria’s cholera cases surge by 128% with Lagos as epicentre – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria witnessed a significant rise of 128 per cent in cholera cases. NCDC said that Lagos state accounted for 60 per cent of all cases, with Lagos Island being the most affected Locsl Government Area (LGA).
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FG to establish blood collection centres in 774 LGAs
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT, to ensure availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions. Abdullahi Haruna, Head, Media and Publicity, National Blood Service Agency (NBSA),
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Most mpox patients recover after receiving proper care, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reassured Nigerians that most Mpox patients recovered fully after receiving timely and expert medical care. The NCDC via its official website, on Thursday explained the importance of seeking
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Bill Gates tells FG to shift focus from vaccine production
Philanthropist, Bill Gates has highlighted the challenges associated with local vaccine production in Nigeria, citing regulatory complexities and economic scale as significant barriers. Gates, who is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the Northern Traditional Leaders’ Committee on Primary Health Care Service Delivery (NTLC) quarterly review…
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Shettima unveils $4.8bn healthcare investment
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government’s healthcare reforms have attracted over 4.8 billion dollars in potential investments. Speaking at the commissioning of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, Shettima outlined a comprehensive strategy
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JOHESU condemns prolonged abduction of doctor
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (JOHESU/AHPA) has denounced the prolonged kidnapping of Dr Ganiyat Popoola, a Registrar at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna. In a statement signed by National Chairman Kabir Minjibir and National Secretary Martin Egbanubi,
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Edo records 1 confirmed case of Mpox
Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Health, says the state has recorded one confirmed case of Mpox between January and August. In an interview with NAN on Friday, Ojeifo said the confirmed case was among the
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FG urges NARD to call off 7-day warning strike
The Federal Government has appealed to the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD0 to call off their seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa,made the call on Thursday in Kaduna during a visit to the National Eye Centre.
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All is not well with us – Nigerian nurses, midwives cry out
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has appealed to the Federal Government to reopen the portal for verification of credentials of its members. Michael Nnachi, the National President of NANNM, made the appeal during the opening session of a two-day National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of NANNM in Abuja on Wednesday.