Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Health

September 16, 2024

Four die of acute diarrhoea in Yobe

The Yobe State government has confirmed four persons dead from acute diarrhoea in Gujba Local Government Area.

Ebola Patients
September 16, 2024

Edo to begin supplementary immunisation campaign in October

Ms Uabor said the campaign would focus on administering the measles vaccine to children aged nine months to 59 months old, targeting those under five.

Polio immunisation vaccine
September 16, 2024

Alarm raised over increasing prevalence of dementia in Nigeria

A psycho-socialist, Dotun Ajiboye, has raised the alarm over the increasing prevalence of dementia in Nigeria.

Doctors
September 15, 2024

Four die, 36 hospitalised as cholera hits Adamawa LG

“No fewer than 20 victims were reported in the morning, but now there are more than 40 cases, and four have died,” the council chairman said.

Cholera patients
September 15, 2024

Enugu government bans unapproved medical outreach over safety concerns

Mr Obi said individuals and organisations intending to engage in medical services, including other health outreaches, should apply and obtain a permit from the ministry.

Free Medical Outreach
September 14, 2024

Cross River epidemiologist confirms two new cases of mpox

The Cross River epidemiologist, Inyang Ekpenyong, has confirmed two new cases of mpox in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area.

Monkeypox
September 14, 2024

Nurses, midwives association urges FG to address demands without delay

Mr Nnachi said that meeting the demands would cushion the effects of excruciating socio-economic hardship and reduce brain drain in the nursing sector.

September 14, 2024

Minister says FCT Administration committed to providing qualitative healthcare to residents

The minister said that the administration was also committed to employing more healthcare workers.

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
September 13, 2024

Nasarawa govt moves to tackle increasing tuberculosis cases among children

The director urged the public, particularly individuals exhibiting tuberculosis symptoms, to visit the nearest healthcare facility for testing and, if necessary, treatment.

September 13, 2024

Antimicrobial Resistance: Africa CDC says over $2 billion needed to combat growing cases

Mr Kaseya said combating the growing crisis would require an estimated $2 billion to $6 billion annually, a critical investment to address the impact of AMR in Africa.

Africa CDC