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Health

January 18, 2024

Foundation partners ministry for effective healthcare delivery at grassroots level

Mr Bello said the government alone could not meet the healthcare needs of Nigerians.

Federal Ministry of Health
January 17, 2024

Gov. Bello approves 100% hazard allowance for medical doctors, others in Kogi

He acknowledged Kogi as one of the seven states in the federation addressing hazard allowances for medical doctors.

Yahaya Bello
January 17, 2024

Several residents missing after deadly blast; UCH intensifies emergency response

The explosion occurred at 7.30 p.m. at Dejo Oyelese Street in Old Bodija in Ibadan, with the government claiming only two people died.

Ibadan explosion site and University College Hospital, Ibadan
January 17, 2024

Commissioner calls for vigilance as Gombe records first case of Lassa fever

Mr Dahiru said that the patient was a 25-year-old man who allegedly travelled to Adamawa State and stayed for two weeks.

Lassa fever
January 17, 2024

NCS hands over seized illicit drugs to NAFDAC

The customs seized contraband sex-enhancing tablets, expired consumables, and drugs smuggled through illegal routes.

CUSTOMS PERSONNEL HANDING OVER DRUGS
January 17, 2024

FG trains 500 civil servants on healthy living

The federal government says it has trained 500 civil servants across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

Folasade Yemi-Esan
January 17, 2024

Epidemiologist says cholera vigilance in Enugu at its peak

Enugu’s epidemiologist, Ogbodo Okechukwu, says the state is committed to preventing and preparing for potential cholera outbreaks.

Cholera patients
January 17, 2024

Governor Makinde opens situation hub for Ibadan blast victims

Governor Seyi Makinde’s government has established a situation hub for victims of Tuesday’s blast.

IBADAN EXPLOSION; MAKINDE
January 17, 2024

Ghana unveils strategic plan to eliminate malaria

“Malaria-related deaths are unacceptable in Ghana.’’

January 17, 2024

COVID-19 vaccines saved 1.4m lives in Europe: WHO

The WHO reported a widespread outbreak of respiratory viruses such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and measles in the European region.

World Health Organization