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Lagos Govt, NPHCDA respond to polio outbreak
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has started Polio…
Kano Govt confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 LGs
The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Government Areas of the state.
The Commissioner…
[HEALTH TIPS] How delaying breakfast till 11am daily can lower risk of…
While achieving longevity can be difficult, "simple" lifestyle changes can go a long way. Starting your day with breakfast at 11…
Cholera outbreak kills 60 in Cross River community
Residents of Obubura community in Cross River State are pleading with the state government to intervene immediately in the midst…
NEMA distributes medical consumables to selected Lagos hospitals
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed medical consumables to some hospitals in Lagos that have been…
Kano govt confirms Diphtheria infection outbreak, 25 killed
The Kano Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, on Thursday, confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Diphtheria…
Nigeria will become destination for medical tourism- Dabiri-Erewa
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says the establishment of the Africa Medical…
WHO plans TB vaccine accelerator council
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuberculosis (TB) services has brought the…
Israel to support Africa improve health sector, research
Israel’s Hadassah Hospital has expressed willingness to support African countries to improve their health sectors by sharing best…
WHO recommends use of facemasks as COVID-19 spreads
The World Health Organisation has advised the general public to wear facemasks in certain situations.
Given the current global…