public health

Experts and Traditional Rulers Sound Alarm Over Soaring Maternal Mortality Rates in Bauchi
Healthcare professionals in Bauchi State have expressed renewed alarm over the increasing rates of maternal deaths, emphasizing the urgent need to boost antenatal care attendance...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Healthcare professionals in Bauchi State have expressed renewed alarm over the increasing rates of maternal deaths, emphasizing the urgent need to boost antenatal care attendance among expectant mothers as a crucial measure to protect both maternal and child health. This appeal was made during the quarterly session of the Community Advisory Board (CAB), convened by...

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NHIA Broadens Maternal Health Initiative to Include Vital Neonatal Care in Kano State
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has broadened its premier maternal health initiative by incorporating neonatal care, officially launching the pilot phase of the Comprehensive...

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2 months ago2 months ago

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has broadened its premier maternal health initiative by incorporating neonatal care, officially launching the pilot phase of the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) programme in Kano State. Following the notable achievements of its maternal health services, NHIA introduced the neonatal care segment during a high-profile visit to...

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FG Launches Urgent Investigation into Mysterious Flesh-Eating Disease Outbreak in Adamawa
The federal authorities have initiated laboratory analyses to uncover the origins of a perplexing flesh-eating illness responsible for seven fatalities in Malabu, located in Adamawa...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The federal authorities have initiated laboratory analyses to uncover the origins of a perplexing flesh-eating illness responsible for seven fatalities in Malabu, located in Adamawa State. Dr. Adesigbin Olufemi, the Acting National Coordinator for the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Programme, shared this update during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...

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Lagos Issues Urgent Warning: Stop Dumping Refuse in Lagoons Now!
As preparations near completion for Africa’s inaugural E1 electric powerboat championship, the Lagos State government has issued a strong advisory against careless waste disposal within...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

As preparations near completion for Africa’s inaugural E1 electric powerboat championship, the Lagos State government has issued a strong advisory against careless waste disposal within the city and its surrounding lagoons. Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, made this declaration during the E1 Lagos GP Immersion Session held at the LASWA...

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Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Champions Health with Launch of Vital Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign
Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of the Lagos State Governor, has officially inaugurated the Measles Rubella Vaccination (MRV) Campaign. She urged parents, guardians, and community...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of the Lagos State Governor, has officially inaugurated the Measles Rubella Vaccination (MRV) Campaign. She urged parents, guardians, and community influencers to ensure that every child eligible receives the immunization. The campaign kickoff featured a public awareness march starting from the Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, proceeding along Obafemi Awolowo...

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NDLEA Transfers 450,000 Seized Pregabalin Capsules to NAFDAC in Major Drug Control Effort
The Kano State unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recently transferred 450,000 confiscated Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food...

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2 months ago2 months ago

The Kano State unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recently transferred 450,000 confiscated Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for detailed forensic examination and regulatory assessment.Pregabalin, primarily prescribed as an anticonvulsant and for pain management, has unfortunately become one of Nigeria’s most misused...

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Yakubu Gowon Varsity Pioneers Homegrown Expertise to Combat Sickle Cell Disease
The National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA) at Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) has initiated a comprehensive...

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2 months ago2 months ago

The National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA) at Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) has initiated a comprehensive 12-week training program aimed at enhancing local proficiency in conducting clinical trials for sickle cell disease (SCD). Supported by IQVIA in partnership with Bio Ventures for Global Health, this course,...

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India on High Alert as Deadly ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba Cases Spike Alarmingly
Health officials in India have raised urgent warnings following a notable increase in infections caused by Naegleria fowleri, a rare but lethal amoeba commonly known...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Health officials in India have raised urgent warnings following a notable increase in infections caused by Naegleria fowleri, a rare but lethal amoeba commonly known as the “brain-eating” amoeba, with the southern state of Kerala experiencing the most significant impact. Although the total number of cases remains relatively limited, the incidence has doubled compared to...

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Hope Rises as Two Ebola Patients Make Remarkable Recovery in DR Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported the full recovery and discharge of the first two Ebola patients treated in the...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported the full recovery and discharge of the first two Ebola patients treated in the Bulape health zone of Kasai Province. The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa shared this update on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, highlighting it as a...

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The Urgent Need for Suicide Prevention in Nigeria: Saving Lives, Changing Futures
Every 40 seconds, a life is tragically lost to suicide somewhere across the globe. Each statistic represents a profound story of suffering, unspoken pain, and...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Every 40 seconds, a life is tragically lost to suicide somewhere across the globe. Each statistic represents a profound story of suffering, unspoken pain, and often, societal judgment. In Nigeria, home to over 200 million people, the challenge of mental health is staggering. Approximately 50 million Nigerians grapple with mental health disorders, yet most endure...

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