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NCDC confirms 1,038 Lassa fever cases, 183 deaths in 111 LGs
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 1,038 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 183 deaths across 111 local government areas and 27 states in the country. The NCDC revealed this in its week 50 Lassa fever situation…
New PrEP ring reduces HIV infection by 50% – NHVMAS
New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS), says the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) ring, also known as dapivirine ring, can reduce HIV infection in women by 50 per cent if strictly adhered to. PrEP is a drug people at…
FCTA places medical personnel on red alert over resurgence of communicable diseases
The Epidemiological Division of the Public Health Department, under the FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS) has placed its medical personnel on red alert and tightened its disease surveillance system to minimize its impact…
About 583 persons killed by Cholera in 11 months – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that a total of 583 deaths have been recorded from cholera, while 23,550 people are suspected to have been infected with the disease from January to November 27, 2022. The NCDC…
Nasarawa govt launches drugs revolving fund scheme
The Nasarawa State Government has launched a drug revolving fund scheme to ensure access to quality and affordable drugs and other medical consumables in public health facilities in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the scheme…
Lawmakers propose 5-year jail term for female genital mutilation offenders
The House of Representatives has proposed to criminalise the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with the proposal of a five-year jail term for offenders. A bill to that effect scaled through the second reading at the lower chamber…
FG decries impact of migration of doctors, other health workers on sector
The Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama, has decried the acute shortage of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals in government hospitals across all levels (local, state, and federal) including tertiary health…
Beware of fake COVID-19 test kits, NAFDAC warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to beware of fake COVID-19 Antigen rapid test kits in circulation. NAFDAC disclosed this in a public alert released to newsmen on Sunday,…
WHO unveils plans to improve three billion people’s health by 2023
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled plans to transform the future of public health by targeting three billion people by 2023. The WHO’s officer in charge of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Mie Okamura, announced this in…
54million Nigerians fully vaccinated against COVID-19– NPHCDA
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says that about 54 million Nigerians have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 while over 60 million have taken the first dose of the vaccine. The Executive Director of the…