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WHO again declares global health emergency over Mpox outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared Mpox a global public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for the second time in two years. This comes in the context of the current outbreak of viral infection in the Democratic Republic of...

Nigerian governor launches subsidized health insurance scheme for formal sector

The Ogun State Government has launched a health insurance scheme designed for the formal sector, comprising civil servants, public servants and workers in the organised private sector, as part of activities planned for the 2024 Public Service Week. The launch...

67% of Nigerian doctors work in the UK and the NHS is vulnerable if they leave

The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has said that no less than 67 percent of Nigerian doctors practice in the UK. Mr Pate said Nigerian-trained doctors and nurses are in high demand around the world and...

COVID-19: WHO Reports 775 Million Confirmed Cases Since Outbreak

The World Health Organisation, known as WHO, shared some news on Tuesday, July 21, 2024. They told us that since COVID-19 started, over 775 million people have caught the virus, and more than seven million people have died because...

How to tackle brain drain in Nigeria's health sector

Nigeria is experiencing a significant brain drain in various sectors, especially in the health sector. The health care brain drain is “the movement of health care personnel in search of a better standard and quality of life, higher salaries, access...

Nigeria introduces policy to revitalize health system

To transform the country’s healthcare landscape, the Nigerian government has introduced a policy aimed at addressing the workforce challenges facing the health sector. The new initiative, called the “National Policy on Migration of Health Personnel,” aims to address “critical challenges...

Nigerian babies born with antibiotic resistance

A recent Gavi study found that newborn babies in Nigeria are born with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, specifically colistin-resistant bacteria, in their systems. Gavi, a vaccine alliance, made this known in a post on X on Sunday. The organization said colistin is one...

Healthcare Budget Allocation for ISS in 2025: Proposal Submitted to Ebonyi State Government

The Life Transformation for Africa group wants the government of Ebonyi State to put money in the 2025 budget for good Healthcare using Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS). They said not including help from private companies is making the state lose...

Sokoto government investigates the deaths of seven members of a family

The government of Sokoto state in northwestern Nigeria has said it has ordered investigations into the deaths of seven members of a family in a rural community in the state. The state health ministry said the deceased reportedly died after...

Urgent Action Needed: High HIV and Infectious Disease Rates Among Adolescents – CIHP

The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is worried about the problems teenagers face today. Many young people deal with HIV and other diseases, mental health problems, substance abuse, and can't easily get health services. In a statement, Dr. Bolanle...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...