Category: Health
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Abuja FMC: Health experts react over viral negligence video
Health experts and civil society leaders have called for a transparent, independent investigation and urgent reforms at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abuja.
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FMC Abuja investigates viral emergency response video
The management of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja has announced the commencement of an investigation into an incident captured in a viral video regarding its emergency response.
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Diphtheria spread: Airport told to tighten health checks
UNICEF has recommended regular health checks on incoming passengers at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, as part of measures to check the spread of diphtheria in Imo.
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Polio virus is still circulating in Nigeria – Bill Gates cautions
Bill Gates, Chair of Gates Foundation, has advised the Federal Government to continue its longstanding commitment to end polio transmission in the country.
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NARD kicks over sack of Resident Doctors
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the sack of some of its members by the management of the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna.
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NAFDAC uncovers expired beverages worth N35m in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted and uncovered expired beverages worth N35 million in Kaduna State.
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Diphtheria outbreak in Edo claims 2 lives
An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in two fatalities.
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FUTH to lead Nigeria’s lassa fever vaccine hub
The Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH), Lafia, is set to lead the establishment of Nigeria’s first vaccine research and development hub focused on Lassa fever and other infectious outbreaks.
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WHO approves 2 new vaccines to protect infants from RSV
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Friday, issued recommendations for two new immunisation tools to protect infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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NAFDAC will not bow to pressure – Adeyeye
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday said the agency will not bow to any pressure in its bid to rid the country of banned, counterfeit, unregistered and harmful drugs.