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Ebola: Ogun steps up surveillance, traces 111 travellers after Abuja case

The Ogun State Government has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures following the Federal Government’s announcement of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, assuring residents that no case had been...

BREAKING: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, identifies 44 contacts

The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and commenced contact tracing, with 44 close contacts identified as part of efforts to prevent...

Group faults Reps over delay in health funding bill

A civil society organisation, AdvoKC Foundation, has urged the House of Representatives to fast-track a bill seeking to increase federal funding for basic healthcare, warning that further delays could prevent the proposed...

US releases additional $267m to combat Ebola outbreak

The United States on Wednesday announced the release of an additional $267 million in funding to support the fight against the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “To...

UCH health workers begin indefinite strike over director’s reinstatement

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, University College Hospital, Ibadan chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the alleged refusal of the hospital management to implement the Federal Ministry of...

Cancer exists, keeping quiet is dangerous, Oncologist warns Nigerians

Dr Temitope Olatunji, an Oncologist, has advised Nigerians to raise alarm over any strange symptoms in their body to reduce sudden deaths arising from cancer. Olatunji, a Radiation and Clinical Consultant at...

Prioritise regular health checks, Ogun HoS urges civil servants

The health and well-being of public servants remain fundamental to the effectiveness of the public service, as a healthy workforce is better equipped to discharge its responsibilities with efficiency, commitment and...

Health crisis: Lagos short of 40,000 doctors – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said the state faces a deficit of about 40,000 doctors and another 40,000 nurses, while its health sector requires at least N100bn above current...

Nigeria Tightens Surveillance, WHO Declares Emergency As Ebola Kills 88 In Congo

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that although currently Nigeria has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), it is, nevertheless, actively strengthening surveillance, following...

FG mandates drug tests for secondary school students

The Federal Government has introduced stringent new measures to combat drug and substance abuse in secondary schools, including mandatory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for those who repeatedly test...

Breaking: Nigeria confirms fresh case of COVID-19

The Cross River State Government has confirmed a fresh case of COVID-19 in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar and assured...

World Kidney Day: Caregivers groan as dialysis hits N80,000 per session, transplant N30m

As countries mark World Kidney Day, the high cost of care is taking centre stage in Nigerian hospitals, being a major determinant of survival rates. Specifically, the cost of dialysis treatment now...
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