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Cholera outbreak in 30 States kills 30, says Centre for Disease Control
Olaolu Bilau, Abuja The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted Nigerians to the increasing outbreak of cholera cases across the country. The warning was contained in a public health advisory issued by the Centre on Wednesday and signed by its Director General, Dr Jide Idris. According to the NCDC, between January and June of this year,…
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NAFDAC raises alarm over illegal distribution of substandard Asian Ampicillin /Cloxacillin
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm about the illicit marketing and selling of an inferior and counterfeit Asian Ampicillin/Cloxacillin oral suspension in Kano State. According to a press statement by the agency, regulatory officers in Kano State conducted extensive surveillance and intelligence, resulting in the discovery of around 2,460 bottles of…
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Enrollment quota in health institutions increases to 64,000- Minister
By Innocent Raphael The enrollment quota for medical, nursing, and other health professional institutions in Nigeria has significantly increased. This was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate. Speaking on Friday at a ministerial press briefing marking the one-year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Pate revealed that the annual enrollment quota has risen…
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Makinde okays immediate recruitment of Doctors, Nurses
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate recruitment of doctors, nurses, consultants and other healthcare professionals in the state. The Chairman, Hospitals Management Board, Akin Fagbemi, in a statement issued after meeting with the leadership of the National Association Of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives in Ibadan, said the move was to address the pressing issues raised by the…
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Federal Ministry of Agriculture gives update on poisoned animals at Ilorin Market
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has reassured the public that it will keep collaborating with States Veterinary Services to ensure that the best veterinary and agricultural practices are followed. According to the Ministry, this includes working specifically on disease, agricultural pests, and hazard prevention and control to improve animal welfare and guarantee the availability of healthy food…
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LASG to renovate 100 health centres
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Prof Akin Abayomi, on Wednesday said that out of the 300 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state about 100 require deep renovations. WESTERN POST reports that Abayomi made this known during the 2024 Ministerial Press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja. He noted that the development strategy involves both the construction…
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Hospital staff confesses in organ harvesting case
…as NAPTIP officer testifies… By Innocent Raphael An investigative officer from the National Agency for the Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) revealed to an FCT High Court that staff members of Alliance Hospital located in Abuja made confessional statements in a case involving illegal organ harvesting. Testifying on Tuesday, Liman Yusuf Shehu served as the eighth prosecution witness in…
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Hypertension: Pate warns against excessive salt intake
By Innocent Raphael The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has warned Nigerians against excessive consumption of salt and sodium consumption. Pate said its excessive consumption could lead to hypertension and heart diseases. He gave the warning on Tuesday at a press conference, marking the 2024 Salt Awareness Week under the theme “It’s Time to Shine…
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Akwa Ibom reports 3,291 tuberculosis cases in 4 months
By Innocent Raphael Akwa Ibom State has reported 3,291 tuberculosis (TB) cases between January and April 2024. This was disclosed by Dr. Bassey Akpan, Program Manager of the Akwa Ibom State Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Program under the Ministry of Health. Akpan disclosed these figures during a recent media review meeting hosted by Breakthrough Action-Nigeria in Uyo, the…
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Health challenges transcend borders, says Minister of Health
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Health, Ali Pate, emphasized that major health challenges extend beyond borders, affecting not only Africa but also the global community. He said this Friday at the 25th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States held in Abuja. The meeting is themed, “Quality of Health Care in…
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