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…
Mr Samuel Etuk, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, Akwa Ibom Ministry of Health, says the state has recorded five cases of Monkey Pox (Mpox). Etuk who announced the latest case in an interview with newsmen in Uyo on Friday,…
By Matthew Denis The federal government has called upon all traditional medicine practitioners to align their products and practices with the established standards of quality, safety, and efficacy regulated by Nigeria. Highlighting the significance of traditional medicine, Dr. Tunji Alausa,…
Mr Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has tasked the federal and state governments to prioritise funding the health sector to secure the future of Nigerians. Gates said this in his presentation to the National Economic…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a concerning increase in cases and deaths. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the number of reported cholera cases rose by 13 per cent and deaths…
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos is leading the surge in DNA testing across Nigeria, with recent data revealing that 27% of paternity tests conducted nationwide have returned negative results, indicating that in over one-quarter of cases, the tested man is not…
Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has explained the importance of the Mpox vaccine as a critical tool in preventing infection through pre-exposure prophylaxis. Aina said this in an interview with the newsmen on Monday…
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 to address longstanding challenges and propel…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced that the tentative start date for mpox vaccination is October 8, 2024. According to Remi Adeleke, the Head of the Public Relations Unit at NPHCDA, vaccine deployment is scheduled to…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 48 cases of Mpox have been confirmed from a total of 868 suspected cases across 35 local government areas in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).…
