Category: Health

Ekiti Approves Six Months Maternity Leave For Workers
February 11, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti Approves Six Months Maternity Leave For Workers

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has approved six months (180 days)  maternity leave for female workers in the state public service.The State Government explained on Tuesday that the policy is in line with the administration’s determination to...
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Lassa Fever: NYSC Sensitises Corps Members On Preventive Measures
February 10, 2020 No Responses

Lassa Fever: NYSC Sensitises Corps Members On Preventive Measures

The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has organised a one-day sensitisation for corps members in Zamfara on measures to prevent Lassa fever disease. According to the State NYSC Coordinator, Mr Namallam Taura, the workshop was aimed at educating the corps...
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Stakeholders Seek Legal Backing For Six Months Maternity Leave In Kaduna
February 5, 2020 No Responses

Stakeholders Seek Legal Backing For Six Months Maternity Leave In Kaduna

Nutrition stakeholders in Kaduna State have commenced processes to push for a legal backing for the six months maternity leave approved by the state government for nursing mothers in the state’s civil service.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
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Lassa Fever: FMC Introduces Compulsory Screening Of Patients, Visitors
February 4, 2020 No Responses

Lassa Fever: FMC Introduces Compulsory Screening Of Patients, Visitors

The Federal Medical Centre, Ebuta Meta, Lagos, has introduced a compulsory free temperature screening for both patients, their relations and workers in a bid to curb Lassa fever. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the hospital...
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Editor: Automotive Sector Is Vulnerable To Coronavirus Impacts
January 29, 2020 No Responses

Editor: Automotive Sector Is Vulnerable To Coronavirus Impacts

As the coronavirus crisis deepens, there are rising concerns over the potential economic impact, including for the global automotive industry.Reviewing the development, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, David Leggett, said:...
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Medical Centre Confirms Three Cases Of Lassa Fever, Records One Death
January 26, 2020 No Responses

Medical Centre Confirms Three Cases Of Lassa Fever, Records One Death

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja in Kogi, has confirmed three cases of Lassa fever with one recorded death at the facility in the last one week.Dr Bernard Ododo, Head of Clinical Services of the medical centre, disclosed this in...
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Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 29 Deaths, 195 Reported Cases In Eleven States
January 26, 2020 No Responses

Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 29 Deaths, 195 Reported Cases In Eleven States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that 29 deaths and 195 confirmed cases of Lassa fever had been reported in 11 states of the federation. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, NCDC, who disclosed this in a statement...
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Experts Caution Against Unprescibed Use Of Sex Stimulants
January 25, 2020 No Responses

Experts Caution Against Unprescibed Use Of Sex Stimulants

Some experts have cautioned against excessive and sometimes unprescribed use of sex stimulant in view of its health implications.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that sex stimulants could be found in orthodox and natural forms, including herbs, foods a...
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NLNG Targets Malaria Elimination In Bonny
January 21, 2020 No Responses

NLNG Targets Malaria Elimination In Bonny

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has revealed plans to eliminate Malaria from Bonny Island, Rivers State, its operational base, testing a model of private sector involvement in the fight against the disease that will be replicated globally. This was made known...
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Kano Impounds Two Trucks Loaded With Fake Drugs
December 29, 2019 No Responses

Kano Impounds Two Trucks Loaded With Fake Drugs

The Kano State Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs has impounded two trucks loaded with fake and expired drugs, a statement from the health ministry said on Saturday. The statement signed by Malam Ismail Gwammaja, Public Relations Officer of...
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Aisha Buhari Implores Governors’ Wives On Maternal, Child Health
December 10, 2019 No Responses

Aisha Buhari Implores Governors’ Wives On Maternal, Child Health

Wives of the 36 States Governors have been commended for the role they play in reducing the spate of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. The commendation was made by First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari during...
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“Nigeria Loses 68,000 Women Yearly To Pregnancy, Childbirth Complications”
November 29, 2019 No Responses

“Nigeria Loses 68,000 Women Yearly To Pregnancy, Childbirth Complications”

Nigeria is losing 68,000 women yearly as a result of pregnancy and child birth complications, Prof. Dolapo Lufadeju, the National Coordinator, Rotary International Project on National Family Planning Campaign, has said. Lufadeju disclosed this on Thursday duri...
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Kano Budgets N30b For Health Sector In 2020
November 16, 2019 No Responses

Kano Budgets N30b For Health Sector In 2020

The Kano State Government allocated over N30 billion to the health sector in its 2020 budget proposal presented recently to the State House of Assembly for approval. In a chat with Journalists after he appeared before the Assembly to defend...
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Kia Inaugurates Public Healthcare Centre In Ghana
November 9, 2019 No Responses

Kia Inaugurates Public Healthcare Centre In Ghana

Kia Motors Corporation has inaugurated a new public healthcare center in Ghana, the latest step in the company’s ‘Green Light Project’ global corporate social responsibility program that seeks to improve public health, education and skills in developing ...
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