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Health

October 2, 2024

Gov. Namadi inaugurates free healthcare initiative for vulnerable in Jigawa

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that no citizen was left without access to quality healthcare.

Gov. Namadi
October 2, 2024

African Business Coalition for Health embraces new role as new secretariat for CAMA

This appointment is a key milestone in GBCHealth’s plan to transition its work to being fully African led, according to a statement.

African Business Coalition for Health
October 1, 2024

Borno targets 2.5 million children for third round of polio immunisation

Mr Salisu said, “This is yet another opportunity for us to vaccinate our children, protect them, and interrupt the transmission of the vaccine-derived polio virus.’’

Borno State
October 1, 2024

Veterinary doctors call for urgent action against rabies in Nigeria

Ms Okoli said, “Rabies is one of the oldest known diseases and remains one of the deadliest.’’

Rabies
October 1, 2024

Katsina says sickle cell test now mandatory before marriage

The governor said, “If couples undergo the sickle cell screening, the danger of having children with such sickness can be prevented.’’

sickle cell
September 30, 2024

Nigeria records drop in confirmed mpox cases, 72 suspected, three confirmed

Outside Africa, mpox cases have been detected in countries such as Pakistan, the Philippines, Sweden, and Thailand.

PATIENTS WITH MPOX
September 30, 2024

Rwanda rolls out guidelines as Marburg death toll hits eight

All healthcare facilities are required to implement strict protocols for receiving and managing patients displaying symptoms of the MVD.

Rwanda (Credit: sputnik africa)
September 30, 2024

NAFDAC warns patent medicine dealers against selling substandard drugs

The NAFDAC boss called on patent medicine dealers to ensure they give out genuine products and qualitative services to the public.

NAFDAC
September 30, 2024

Abdominal pain could indicate stomach cancer, not ulcers, experts say

According to Amadi Christian, a cardiovascular surgeon, abdominal pain can signify stomach cancer or ovarian malignancy.

Abdominal pain (Credit: Pulse Nigeria)
September 29, 2024

Six dead as Rwanda battles Marburg virus outbreak

The health ministry outlined ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus, which has led to the hospitalisation of several patients.

Marburg virus