UNICEF Advocates for Six Months Paid Maternity Leave for Working Nursing Mothers
The body said that delaying breastfeeding after birth increases chances of the child’s death.
WHO Declares New COVID-19 Strain ‘Variant of Interest’
The Organization said the variant does not pose a particular threat, adding that, based on the available evidence, the public health risk posed by EG.5 is evaluated as low at the global level.
Nigerian Doctors Suspend Strike After Meeting With FG
Akpabio assured that Tinubu’s administration will heed their demands.
Nigeria Declares Diphtheria Outbreak in Four States, Says 14 More at High Risk of Spread
“A comprehensive response plan has been activated to ensure early detection, containment of cases, as well as preventing further transmission through a multi-phased response strategy.”
UNICEF: Diphtheria Claims 122 Lives in Nigeria
A representative identified Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Lagos, FCT, Sokoto, and Zamfara, as worst hit states, which account for 98 per cent of the suspected cases.
Nigeria Seeks WHO’s Assistance for Emergency Deployment against Diphtheria
The NPHCDA confirmed there were 836 cases and 83 deaths recorded so far.
Nigeria’s Tax on Sugary Drinks Will Reduce Healthcare Spending, Boost Revenue, Says Varsity Don
Anumah stated that the shift in food culture caused a rapid increase in obesity and diet-related chronic diseases.
Nigeria Records 836 Diphtheria Cases, 80 Deaths
71.5 per cent of the confirmed cases occurred among children aged two – 14 years.
WHO Warns Against Contaminated Cough Syrup
The body said NATURCOLD contains 28.6% of Diethylene glycol but the acceptable limit is 0.10%.
Anthrax: Farmers, Herders, Butchers Face Most Risk Of Disease, says Dr Philip Oshun
He however, urged people to exercise caution and take on safe preventive measures.
Nigeria Confirms Outbreak of First Anthrax Case
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis and primarily affects animals including cattle, sheep, and goats, but it can also be transmitted to humans.
Nigeria Says Over 3.5 million Children Suffer from Diarrhea
“Poor sanitation has been identified as being responsible for a significant percentage of preventable communicable diseases,” said the Ministry of Environment.
Ondo State Governor Akeredolu in State of Extreme Incapacity, Hospitalised, Says APC Chair Adamu
He also urged Tinubu to carry party along in the appointment of ministers.
EU Probes Norvo Nordisk Drugs After Suicidal Thoughts Reported
Shares of the Danish drugmaker fell about 1.5% on Monday following the news..
Rejected Nigerian Food Exports Not Approved by NAFDAC, Says DG
Adeyeye emphasised the position of export as a key factor in every country’s economy
WHO, UNICEF To Administer 18 Million Doses Of Malaria Vaccine To 12 African Countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the DRC, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Uganda have now joined Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi.
Doctors Without Borders Raises Alarm over Escalating Malnutrition Crisis in Nigeria’s Northwest
It said Northwest Nigeria has some of the worst health indicators in the country amid escalating levels of violence in recent years.
Nigeria Issues Health Advisory Over Possible Outbreak of Anthrax
It said there was no confirmed case but there was a high risk of importing the disease from Ghana.
Hospital Doctors in England to Stage Five-day Strike
A series of strikes by doctors, nurses and other medical staff over below-inflation pay rises and conditions has hit patient care, forcing the cancellation or rescheduling of appointments.A series of strikes by doctors, nurses and other medical staff over below-inflation pay rises and conditions has hit patient care, forcing the cancellation or rescheduling of appointments.
Shettima: We’re Ready To Address Challenges Facing Nation’s Primary Healthcare Finance System
The Gates foundation has voted $7bn interventions for Africa in next four years.
