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Nigerian nurses in the UK ‘suffering’ following CBT fraud allegations
Internationally educated nurses have said they feel “thrown out into the cold” by the UK nursing regulator, amid ongoing investigations into widespread fraud that took place at a test centre in Nigeria. Almost 2,000 internationally educated Nigerian nurses were impacted by the incident, first flagged to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) last year. “We have a number of vulnerable…
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XEC COVID-19 variant not in Nigeria – FG clarifies
The Federal Government has clarified that the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant, identified in Australia and some other countries in Europe, is not in Nigeria. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Kachollum Daju confirmed that a recently leaked letter addressed to the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors was precautionary and not intended to cause panic. Speaking further,…
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FG places hospitals on alert over new COVID-19 variants
Following the circulation of the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant in 29 countries globally, the federal government has directed all the chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary hospitals to immediately activate alert systems throughout the hospitals for a high index of suspicion in patients with COVID-like symptoms. In a circular with reference number DHS/INSPDIV/017/VOL.1/46 and dated 5th December…
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Ebonyi recorded 394 suspected cases of Lassa Fever since January till December – Gov. Nwifuru
The Ebonyi State Government, on Thursday, said that 394 suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded since January till December in the state. The government said 48 cases were confirmed from the suspected case and out of which 23 people died of the disease while 25 were discharged. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State announced this on Thursday in…
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Lagos enrolls over 1.1 million residents in health insurance scheme
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has announced that over 1,152,455 residents have enrolled in its health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This milestone was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, during a media briefing on Thursday to mark…
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First Lady reaffirms FG’s commitment to rebuilding healthcare sector
…As National Hospital Abuja celebrates 25 years By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding the country’s healthcare sector. She made this declaration during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the National Hospital Abuja, describing the institution as pivotal to the development of the healthcare system. “Every Nigerian deserves quality healthcare,…
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Lagos Safety Commission urges Gym Operators to prioritize safety best practice
Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) has organised a workshop to sensitise the Gym operators in the state towards building safety culture that safeguard lives and protect the fitness space. The agency said the workshop comes as the state government restated concerned about the safety of gym users, operators and all stakeholders. Speaking at the workshop held at Landmark Event Centre,…
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NAFDAC uncovers illegal alcoholic beverages production site in Lagos Island
The National Food and Drugs Agency of Nigeria has uncovered an illegal production site for counterfeit alcoholic beverages on Offin Road, Balogun, Lagos Island. A statement issued by the agency said the feat was achieved while acting on a complaint. The team said it discovered a shop repurposed for producing and packaging fake alcoholic drinks.
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50,000 Kogi residents living with HIV/AIDs- Control Agency
The Acting Executive Secretary, Kogi State Agency for the Control of Aids, Ibrahim Anate, has declared that no fewer than 50,000 people are currently living with HIV/AIDs in the state. Anate disclosed this in an interactive session with journalists during a road Walk in commemoration of the 2024 World AIDS Day in Lokoja, the state capital, on Monday. The walk…
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Malaria vaccine part of National Routine Immunisation Schedule – FG
The Federal Government has said the malaria vaccine will now be part of the national routine immunisation schedule. The development was after it vowed to eliminate Malaria following a loss of $1.1bn annually to the health crisis. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory on Malaria Elimination in…
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