Health

As Mpox cases rise in Democratic Republic of Congo and other countries, Nigeria reintroduces health declaration forms at airports

The Nigerian government has mandated that passengers arriving in the country through airports complete a health declaration form to ensure safety from infectious diseases. The protocol had already been introduced globally, especially when the coronavirus pandemic hit the world, and...

Abia government to extend retirement age for nurses to 65 years

Governor Alex Otti of Abia has said the state government will soon make a pronouncement on a new retirement age for nurses in the state from 60 years to 65 years. Mr Otti said this on Friday evening at the...

Africa to declare public health emergency over Mpox

The African continent is on the verge of declaring a Public Health Emergency for Continental Security (PHECS) as the Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak continues to spread across many countries. Director-General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC), Jean Kaseya, made...

Superbug emergency puts babies on the frontline in Nigeria, others

Yusra’s tiny body was hooked up to machines twice her size as her mother clutched the side of her cot, watching her baby fight for her life. Yusra had developed severe sepsis, which meant her body had turned on...

Nigeria records seven new cases

Nigeria has recorded seven new cases of Lassa fever in three states of the federation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed in its latest situation report for week 30 of 2024, from July 22 to 28. According...

New health centres in Lagos and Bauchi to feature nursing schools — FG

The federal government says the new federal medical centres in Epe, Lagos State, and Misau, Bauchi State, will each house a School of Nursing. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in...

Ginger and cinnamon mixture as a contraceptive, scientifically unproven

Claim: An Instagram user claimed that a boiled mixture of ginger and cinnamon can serve as a form of contraception in case of an unwanted pregnancy. Verdict: Insufficient evidence. Experts reveal that while these spices are used in traditional practices,...

In Ogun, doctors are losing their jobs due to disparity in salaries

Doctors in Ogun State, under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter, have embarked on an indefinite strike following unresolved issues relating to their assignments. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday, NMA Chairman Azeem Ashimi said...

Nigerian Government and USP partner to improve healthcare infrastructure

In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Presidential Initiative on Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare...

Hemophilia: Group seeks government intervention

The Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in collaboration with the Haemophilia Care team and the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation, has urged the government to take immediate action to address the alarming rate of haemophilia-related deaths in Nigeria. The...

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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...