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Health

October 3, 2023

Lassa Fever Outbreak: 1,968 cases recorded in 28 states, NCDC says

NCDC has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28 states.

Lassa fever infected patient
September 30, 2023

FCCPC probes Maitama District Hospital’s refusal to treat ‘one chance’ victim over police report

The executive vice chairman said the commission looked forward to participating, supporting, and collaborating with the FCT Administration in the investigation.

Maitama District Hospital
September 29, 2023

Gov. Mutfwang calls for more recognition of nursing profession

He called on government at all levels to begin to show more care to the nurses for the big role they perform in the healthcare system.

Plateau governor, Caleb Mutfwang
September 29, 2023

One-Chance victim dies as Maitama General Hospital insists on police report before treatment

When taken into the facility for immediate care, she was denied treatment because a police report was not provided.

Maitama General Hospital (Credit: Facebook)
September 29, 2023

World Heart Day: FG unveils cardiac emergency response devices

Mr Pate said the boxes would be deployed at appropriate designated high-population areas such as airports.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
September 29, 2023

WHO says $16 million released to tackle cholera

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released $16 million from the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies to tackle cholera.

Ghebreyesus
September 28, 2023

NYSC launches free health initiative for rural dwellers in Niger

Part of the activities was the sensitisation of members of the community on malaria prevention and treatment by corps Anietie Ime-Etuk.

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
September 28, 2023

Mass eye infection forces closure of 56,000 schools in Pakistan

The viral infection, conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, has spread rapidly in the province.

Conjunctivitis
September 28, 2023

South Africa culls 410,000 chickens over bird flu outbreak

The bird flu outbreak, which spreads rapidly in an infected flock, causing a high death rate, has already impacted table egg supplies in South Africa.

CHICKENS USED TO ILLUSTRATE THE STORY(Credit: PETA)
September 27, 2023

Gov. Otti reaffirms commitment to prioritise quality healthcare delivery in Abia

According to him, a healthy population remains the prime asset of any government.

Abia state governor, Alex Otti