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Health

October 10, 2023

Only 10% of Nigerians have health insurance cover: Minister

The minister said only 10 per cent of Nigerians are covered in the nation’s health insurance scheme.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
October 10, 2023

Ondo govt. calls for increased mental health awareness

He also appealed to individuals, groups and organisations to assist, saying that government alone cannot do it.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu
October 10, 2023

NCDC lists Zamfara, Ogun, others as states with highest cholera cases

He said the ministry would continue to support states through advocacy and coordination, urging the states to take responsibility for cholera preparedness and response plans.

A composite photo of NCDC and cholera patient
October 10, 2023

Mental Health Challenges: Help from an unlikely source

As World Mental Health Day is observed globally on October 10, many organizations are sharing resources that can aid in improving and stabilizing mental health.

Image illustrating a mental health condition
October 9, 2023

Diphtheria: Yobe records 1,796 suspected cases, 117 deaths

The agency, however, said 1,600 children had recovered from the disease within the period under review.

DIPHTHERIA PATIENTS
October 9, 2023

Lagos govt. backtracks on reopening Ladipo market

Ladipo Market was reopened alongside Oyingbo, Ile Epo Oke-Odo, and Alamutu markets earlier.

Ladipo market (Credit: PM NEWS)
October 9, 2023

Lagos reopens sealed Ladipo, Oyingbo, other markets

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reopened the sealed Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede and Ile-Epo markets.

Ladipo market
October 9, 2023

ICRC provides psychosocial support for 10,000 traumatised Boko Haram victims in Borno

The International Community of Red Cross has provided 10,000 mental health and psychosocial support services to 10,000 traumatised victims in Borno in eight years.

Displaced persons
October 8, 2023

NCDC urges states to combat diphtheria with vaccine education campaigns

The symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis), and neck swelling.

NCDC and diphtheria
October 8, 2023

Breast cancer number one cause of death among Nigerian women: BRECAN

The group said the prevalence of cancer, especially breast cancer, has become so alarming that people in their 20s are now living with the disease.