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HEALTHAug 31DR Congo Records 6,000 Ebola Cases, Nearly 3,000 FatalitiesSince being declared in mid-May, the latest bout of the viral haemorrhagic fever has surpassed a 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the vast central African country's history. The post DR Congo Records 6,000 Ebola Cases, Nearly 3,000 Fatalities appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHAug 31Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figuresThe Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina says an influx of suspected and confirmed diphtheria cases has pushed its children’s ward beyond capacity, as the state prepares to brief the public on the scale of the outbreak and its response. The post Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 30FG 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
HEALTHAug 30Katsina Records 1,000 Diphtheria Cases Since January, Intensifies Emergency ResponseChannels TV
HEALTHAug 30Sokoto 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
HEALTHAug 30FG 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
HEALTHAug 30Uganda 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
HEALTHAug 30DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spreadAfricanews [en]
HEALTHAug 30Early 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
HEALTHAug 30Zero-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
HEALTHAug 30Child Malnutrition Cases Rise in Northern Nigeriapunchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 29Diphtheria Outbreak Overwhelms Katsina Teaching Hospital As Children’s Ward Exceeds CapacityChannels TV
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 29DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 29FG 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
HEALTHAug 29Kano 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
HEALTHAug 29NMA 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
HEALTHAug 29FG 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
HEALTHAug 29Two 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
HEALTHAug 28Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affectedAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 28NARD 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
HEALTHAug 28FG 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
HEALTHAug 28NCDC warns Nigerians as Cholera cases surpass 65,000 in 2026Premium Times
HEALTHAug 28Plateau 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
HEALTHAug 28Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affecteddjournal · united states of america