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August 31, 2024 No Responses

Mpox: Nigeria Begins Vaccination August 8

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has fixed October 8, 2024 as the beginning of Mpox vaccination in Nigeria, barring any last minute change of plans. The head of public relations unit, NPHCDA, Remi Adeleke, who spoke with...

August 31, 2024 No Responses

Mpox: Nigeria Records Eight New Cases

Nigeria has reported eight new confirmed cases of Mpox with the disease spreading across 35 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Records indicate a sharp increase in week 34, with eight confirmed cases...

August 30, 2024 No Responses

Mother Of Five Seeks N3.5m For Kidney Surgery

A mother of five, Mrs Salimot Abosede Okekunle, who is battling with kidney disease, has appealed to Nigerians all over the world for financial assistance to the tune of N3.5 million for Kidney stone surgery. Okekunle a resident of Ogun state...

August 28, 2024 No Responses

At IIaje Community, NNPC Unveils Vision First Programme

The NNPC Ltd has flagged off the third edition of the Vision First Programme, as part of comprehensive community-focused healthcare outreach targeted at the Ilaje community and its environs in Bariga, Lagos State.A statement issued byOlufemi O. Soneye,Chief Co...

August 28, 2024 No Responses

Mpox: Lagos Activates Emergency Centre

In a proactive response to the growing global concern over the Mpox virus, particularly the newly identified Clade 1B variant, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a series of comprehensive public health initiatives. Briefing Journalists, the State Commissi...

August 16, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 39 Cases Of Monkey Pox

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 39 cases of monkeypox across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed the development on Thursday at a press briefing on the declaration of...

July 15, 2024 No Responses

Edo Sacks Health Commissioner

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, with immediate effect.In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., also announced the appointment of Dr. ...

July 4, 2024 No Responses

Loverworld Medical Centre Hosts International Symposium On Nuclear Medicine

The 2024 International Loveworld Medical Symposium on Radionuclide Therapy and Oncology is set to take place on the 6th of July 2024 at the Loveworld Medical Centre, located at 51/53 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos. With a theme centered on...

June 25, 2024 No Responses

Cholera: Lagos Adopts New Strategy, Free Treatment

The Lagos State Government has announced the adoption of the One Health Strategy in response to the recent cholera outbreak in the state.Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this today, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at a press briefing on...

June 25, 2024 No Responses

Cholera: Death Toll Hits 53

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated its emergency centre as the death toll in the recent outbreak of cholera reached 53 nationwide. This is according to a Monday update by the agency shared on its official X...

June 19, 2024 No Responses

Cholera: Lagos Begins Water Sampling

Following the recent Cholera outbreak in some parts of Lagos State, the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has initiated what it described as “comprehensive measures to safeguard public health and ensure access to safe drinking water across the state”. A statem...

June 19, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Extends Free Healthcare To Cross-River Communities

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has taken the first phase of its Free Healthcare Programme, which it relaunched on June 16, 2024, to the General Hospital, Akamkpa in Cross River State for the benefit of people in the rural...

June 16, 2024 No Responses

Cholera: Lagos Confirms 15 Deaths, Activates Emergency Centre

Following the initial alert and advisory issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Health on the cholera outbreak, the Lagos State Government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos. According to ...

May 29, 2024 No Responses

Edo Flags Off Free Vaccination Against HPV

The Edo State Government has flagged off free vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), targeting children between 9 to 14 years, in a renewed effort to safeguard the girl-child from the scourge of cervical cancer. The Edo State First Lady,...