Dr Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has officially acknowledged the outbreak of Lassa fever in Kaduna State. Speaking to newsmen on Friday in Abuja, Idris confirmed that the NCDC was closely…
The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has pledged to ensure the provision of accessible, affordable and safe blood supply for all Nigerians in need. The newly appointed Director-General of the commission, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, made the pledge while assuming office…
By Bushrah Adeshina, Ibadan Oyo State Government on Wednesday began the distribution of Veterinary drugs to veterinary hospitals/clinics in the state, for easy access by end users at subsidised rate. This gesture which was done in collaboration with the federal…
411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths have been reported to have been caused by Lassa fever across 21 states of the federation, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed. The NCDC made this known via its…
By Ibiyemi Shindara The influence of faith systems in mental health awareness is a complex and multifaceted one. It can be an advantage and also pose a disadvantage depending on how well the influence is maximized. In a country like…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it registered 411 confirmed cases and 72 deaths from Lassa fever across 21 states of the federation from week one to week six of 2024. The NCDC said this on…
Dr Muyi Aina, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has urged Nigerians to be vigilant against meningitis through vaccination and early detection of symptoms. Aina, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of…
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Monday, at the Gombe State Medical Store located around Kasuwa-Katako, razed medical equipment and consumables estimated to worth N5 billion. The state governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, visited the burnt store after the incident.…
By Moses Adeniyi The Lagos State Government (LASG) has assured health professionals in the State that challenges which have been making their colleagues flee the country, are being addressed urgently in the State. The State Government gave the assurance in…
By Bushrah Adeshina, Ibadan Oyo State government has shut down six health facilities for engaging in illicit practices. The facilities faced closure for a range of offenses, including employing unqualified staff to provide medical services and participating in activities that…
