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HEALTH2d agoFG plans six medical simulation centres nationwide…as health training enrolment soars By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish six world-class medical simulation centres across the country’s geopolitical zones to improve practical training for Nigeria’s expanding healthcare workforce. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while receiving the report of the Tertiary Education […] The post FG plans six medical simulation centres nationwide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoKatsina Records 1,000 Diphtheria Cases Since January, Intensifies Emergency ResponseChannels TV
HEALTH2d agoSokoto Specialist Hospital debunks ‘Doctorless’ emergency ward claimBy Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Chief Medical Director of Sokoto Specialist Hospital, Dr Attahiru Isa Sokoto, has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating on social media alleging that doctors were absent from the hospital’s Emergency Ward. The controversy followed a viral social media post questioning the presence of medical personnel at the […] The post Sokoto Specialist Hospital debunks ‘Doctorless’ emergency ward claim appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoFG urges early cancer detection, says delayed diagnosis complicates treatmentAccording to him, cancer begins when abnormal cells develop within a particular organ or body system, with the extent to which the disease has spread determining its stage. The post FG urges early cancer detection, says delayed diagnosis complicates treatment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH2d agoUganda finally gets Ebola clearance from WHOUganda has officially received clearance from the World Health Organization regarding Ebola, indicating the end of an outbreak in the country.independent.co.ug · Uganda
HEALTH2d agoDRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spreadAfricanews [en]
HEALTH2d agoEarly cancer diagnosis improves chances of effective treatment, outcome – FGAccording to him, cancer begins when abnormal cells develop within a particular organ or body system, with the extent to which the disease has spread determining its stage. The post Early cancer diagnosis improves chances of effective treatment, outcome – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH2d agoZero-dose children contributing to Kano’s diphtheria burden – KNCDCHe said the figures were made public to enable residents to understand the magnitude of the disease and take necessary preventive measures. The post Zero-dose children contributing to Kano’s diphtheria burden – KNCDC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH3d agoChild Malnutrition Cases Rise in Northern Nigeriapunchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTH3d agoDiphtheria Outbreak Overwhelms Katsina Teaching Hospital As Children’s Ward Exceeds CapacityChannels TV
HEALTHBREAKING3d agoDR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH3d agoFG deploys task force to respond to diphtheria outbreaks in Kano, KatsinaA multi agency task force has been established to strengthen surveillance, close immunisation gaps and improve access to timely treatment as diphtheria cases rise in Kano and Katsina states. The post FG deploys task force to respond to diphtheria outbreaks in Kano, Katsina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH3d agoKano Counters Lawmaker Over Diphtheria OutbreakAbbas acknowledged that while the outbreak is real and claimed lives, the death toll being circulated is not supported by the centre’s surveillance data. The post Kano Counters Lawmaker Over Diphtheria Outbreak appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTH3d agoNMA urges FG to implement retirement age of 65yrs for clinical health workersAccording to the president, implementing the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers will provide an important palliative measure, as Nigeria continues to address the broader challenge of healthcare workforce shortages and migration. The post NMA urges FG to implement retirement age of 65yrs for clinical health workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH3d agoFG sets up task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, KanoThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has activated an emergency task force to contain the diphtheria outbreak among children in parts of Katsina and Kano States. The post FG sets up task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH3d agoTwo arrested , prescription drugs seized as Nacada cracks down on abuseTwo individuals were arrested and prescription drugs were confiscated as authorities intensified efforts to combat drug abuse. This highlights ongoing measures against illicit drug activities.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
HEALTH4d agoEbola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affectedAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH4d agoNARD urges Oyo govt to avert fresh crisis at LAUTECH Teaching HospitalBy Damilola Samuel The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address welfare and manpower challenges affecting resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The association made the appeal as the August 28 deadline for the ultimatum issued by the hospital’s […] The post NARD urges Oyo govt to avert fresh crisis at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoFG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano…Deploys 500,000 vaccine doses, expands treatment centres By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in parts of Katsina and Kano states. As part of the immediate response, the government has deployed 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines to the two […] The post FG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoNCDC warns Nigerians as Cholera cases surpass 65,000 in 2026Premium Times
HEALTH4d agoPlateau Equips 19 Secondary Health Facilities With Medical SuppliesThe intervention includes 700 mattresses, 700 pillows, 2,000 bedsheets and more than 1,000 Mackintosh bed protectors, as well as 10 computers, 10 UPS units, 10 printers and seven digital X-ray machines. The post Plateau Equips 19 Secondary Health Facilities With Medical Supplies appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTH4d agoEbola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affecteddjournal · united states of america
HEALTH4d agoEbola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affectedhastingstribune · united states of america
HEALTH4d agoDon’t send cancer patients home without care – FGThe Federal Government has said cancer patients should not be sent home when they still require hospital-based care, emphasising that treatment should continue even when cure is no longer possible. Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP), Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said this in an interview with Newsmen on […] The post Don’t send cancer patients home without care – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria