January 24, 2023
Nigeria: 38 Deaths 'Ve Occurred Out of 123 Diphtheria Cases Recorded in Nigeria, Says NCDC
NO fewer than 38 persons have died out of the 123 diphtheria cases recorded in Nigeria so far, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Edo, Ondo, Bauchi Account for 84% Cases - NDCD
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said that Edo, Ondo, and Bauchi states account for 84 per cent of Lassa fever infection in the country. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Nigeria: Throat Disease Kills 25 in Kano
Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, yesterday, confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Diphtheria disease, which is reported to have killed no fewer than 25 persons… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Confirms 18 Dead From Suspected Cases of Diphtheria Outbreak
The Kano State government has on Thursday confirmed 18 persons dead from suspected cases of diphtheria outbreak that hit the ancient city of Kano. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: WHO Recommends Use of Masks in Public As Covid-19 Resurges Globally
As part of a continuous process of reviewing COVID-19 response, treatment, and management, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has said that nose masks continue to be a key… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 - FG Intensifies Surveillance At International Airports
The federal government yesterday said it would step up surveillance at all the country's international airports and trigger the now relaxed scientific approach, including asking… Read more »
January 08, 2023
Nigeria: Mental Health Bill - Stakeholders Commend Buhari
Mr Chime Asonye, Founder, Nigerian Mental Health, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the National Mental Health Bill 2021, into law. Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: 'Govt Must Impose Travel Restriction From China'
The Youth Party has urged the Federal Government to immediately restrict travel from China in other to avoid another pandemic. The Party made this known in a statement signed by… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: New Prep Ring Reduces HIV Infection By 50 Percent - NGO
New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS), says Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) ring, also known as dapivirine ring, can reduce HIV infection in women by 50 per… Read more »
Nigeria: Yuletide - FCTA Heightens Surveillance On Cholera, Monkeypox, Others
As Nigerians celebrate the yuletide, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has heightened surveillance over its epidemiological situation, with increased focus on key… Read more »
Nigeria: After Years of Neglect, Primary Healthcare Centres Collapse Nationwide
In Nigeria, all is not well with primary health care, widely regarded as the cornerstone of essential healthcare, access to Universal Health Care, and the attainment of… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Childhood Pneumonia - Speed Up Completion of Medical Oxygen Plants, Sci Tasks FG
Towards addressing the menace of childhood pneumonia in Nigeria, the Federal government has been tasked to expedite action on the completion of medical oxygen plants across the 36… Read more »
Nigeria: NHIA Act Strategic to Changing Health Insurance Landscape in Nigeria - Expert
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has said that the implementation of the NHIA Act 2022 signed into Law by President Muhammadu Buhari was strategic to changing the… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Experts Proffer Solutions to Emerging, Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases
... Make case for timely reporting of infection, vaccination Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak in Cross River - We Need Good Drinking Water - Community Leader
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Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Death Toll Rises to 51 in C/River Community
The death toll in the Cholera outbreak in Ekureku community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River has risen from Saturday's figure of 20 to 51 on Monday. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Nigeria: After Doctors, Mass Exodus of Teachers From Nigeria Looms
As Nigeria grapples with mass migration of medical personnel to Europe and North America, the same may soon be witnessed in the education sector as the United Kingdom begins… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Nigeria: Brain Drain - Okowa Orders Replacement of Medical Officers On Flight Abroad
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has given the approval to fill all the vacancies created by medical officers who resigned to seek greener pastures abroad. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: U.S. Pledges $55 Billion to Support Africa's Health, Climate Adaption
The President of the United States, Joe Biden has said that the U.S. government will support the African continent with over $55 billion to support health and climate adaptation. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Earns Recognition for Hypertension, Typhoid, Sickle Cell, Anti-Snake Venom Drugs, Others - Minister
Nigeria is now recognized by global health organizations for its breakthrough in the production of drugs for hypertension, typhoid, sickle cell anemia snake bite and other ailments… Read more »
December 10, 2022
Nigeria: Medical Expert Begs FG to Subsidise Cost of Kidney Transplant
Worried by the rising cost of a kidney transplant, a Consultant Nephrologist and the immediate-past chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Abia State, Dr Chimezie… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Make Progress in Cancer Control - Project Pink Blue
A non-governmental organisation, Project PINK BLUE, PPB, has said Nigeria can make progress in cancer control if more investments are made on research works for cancer treatment. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Nigeria: Health - Nigeria Needs 12,000 Doctors Annually - MDCAN
The Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, and Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, weekend painted a grim picture of the health sector in the country. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Nigeria: World Aids Day - Nigeria Must Equalise Access to Essential HIV Services - NACA DG
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark this year's World AIDS Day on 1st December, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, has reiterated its resolve and… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Nigeria: 4,000 Medical Doctors to Migrate Soon - NARD
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has raised alarm over plan by 4,000 of its members to disengage their services in the country and migrate abroad for greener… Read more »