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Health

February 8, 2025

NCDC reports 41,000 diphtheria cases in 37 states

It noted that the seven states accounted for 96.5 per cent of all suspected cases.

DIPHTHERIA PATIENTS
February 8, 2025

Kwara begins second ‘Big Catch Up’ vaccination February 11

Ms Shittu said that the meeting was aimed at promoting the second phase of the BCU by reassuring communities of vaccine safety and effectiveness.

Kwara State
February 8, 2025

UCH Ibadan upgrades laboratory with 24-hour power supply for better services

The hospital stated that the upgrade was part of UCH’s broader efforts to enhance medical services, improve diagnostic accuracy, and provide world-class healthcare to its patients.

University College Hospital (UCH),
February 8, 2025

Nigerian Cancer Society decries low funding, inadequate disease awareness in rural areas

Mr Omonisi stated that Nigeria had the highest number of population-based cancer registries in sub-Saharan Africa.

CANCER PATIENTS
February 7, 2025

FG activates technical working group to tackle AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria

According to the minister, the formation of the TWG brings together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s health sector.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
February 7, 2025

NAFDAC destroys N4.7 billion worth of fake, expired drugs across South-South states

The states are Rivers, Bayelsa. Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

NAFDAC
February 7, 2025

Gov Otu  orders immediate treatment of six-year-old hernia patient

“The governor directed the health insurance agency to immediately capture Joshua’s data and urgently carry out surgery on him,” the DG said.

Governor Bassey Otu
February 7, 2025

More effective FGM laws, enforcement in Africa recommended

African Civil Society Reference Group Inc. has called for the strengthening and full enforcement of anti-female genital mutilation laws in Africa.

FGM
February 7, 2025

LASEPA visits fish smoking community, restates commitment to environmental health

The visit, according to a statement on Friday, was to inspect the ongoing modern fish-smoking kilns installation project in the area.

Fish smoking community
February 7, 2025

Speaker Mojisola Meranda seeks end to FGM amid Obasa power tussle

Ms Meranda reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for policies that protect girls, raise awareness, and put an end to this atrocity.

Mojisola Meranda