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HEALTHBREAKINGJul 13Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreadingAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 13How SYNLAB is Expanding Access to Quality Medical Laboratory Services in NigeriaAccess to quality healthcare remains one of the defining challenges in Nigeria’s health sector. While advances in medical science continue to improve diagnosis and treatment worldwide, millions of Nigerians still face obstacles ranging from distance to healthcare facilities and affordability to delays in obtaining reliable diagnostic services. Recognising that timely and accurate diagnosis is fundamental […] The post How SYNLAB is Expanding Access to Quality Medical Laboratory Services in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 13German hospital treats US Ebola patient infected in DR CongoA United ⁠States citizen infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital early on Monday, officials said. The ‌patient arrived at the hospital’s special isolation unit at around 3am local time after contracting the Bundibugyo variant of the Ebola virus in Congo, the hospital said. The US CDC said ⁠on Friday that a US citizen working for a humanitarian ‌organisation in Congo had tested positive for the Bundibugyo Ebola...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 12MSF Ebola training in Kenya prepares doctors for intense jobDoctors Without Borders (MSF) is conducting Ebola training in Kenya to prepare medical professionals for the demands of the disease. This effort focuses on health preparedness for a severe illness.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
HEALTHJul 11Kenya’s "Birdman" goes viral with rescued birds — and sparks health concernsA Kenyan man known online as “Birdman” has become a viral sensation for sharing his life with rescued wild birds. The former homeless man from Nairobi says caring for injured birds gave him purpose and now forms the heart of his conservation message. However, after videos showed him eating from the same plate as his birds, health officials warned of the risk of diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Magutha rejects those concerns, insisting that his rescued birds are free to leave once they recover.France 24 [en]
HEALTHJul 10Nigeria Nears Trachoma Elimination“Nigeria is close to eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, with only 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) left to achieve elimination, the Director of the National Trachoma Programme at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nicholas Olobio, has said. Olobio disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a learning event organised by […] The post Nigeria Nears Trachoma Elimination appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHJul 10Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeksVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 10Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeksVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGJul 10Ebola outbreak in DR Congo leaves hundreds dead and children orphanedFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHJul 10Reps advance bill to regulate nutrition profession, curb quackery in NigeriaThe proposed legislation aims to strengthen public health, improve professional standards and ensure accountability in nutrition practice through a statutory regulatory framework. The post Reps advance bill to regulate nutrition profession, curb quackery in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKINGJul 10Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of CongoNPR News
HEALTHJul 9Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DR CongoPremium Times
HEALTHJul 9Nigeria and the quest to end preventable maternal deaths, By ‘Lade BandeleThe publication, covering a timeline of twenty-three years, had been in the public domain for months. It was neither a new UNICEF report nor an assessment of the reforms now underway in Nigeria. The estimates relate principally to a period before the current reform programme had begun to take effect. UNICEF has since clarified that […] The post Nigeria and the quest to end preventable maternal deaths, By ‘Lade Bandele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 9Ebola: Tinubu’s proactive response shows commitment to Nigerians’ safety – Information MinisterThe minister, who chairs the sub-committee, said it was always better to prepare ahead of a crisis than to respond after one had already emerged. The post Ebola: Tinubu’s proactive response shows commitment to Nigerians’ safety – Information Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 9Congo Ebola deaths rise to 600, as new cases are suspected in a previously unaffected provinceEuroNews [en]
HEALTHJul 9600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreakVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 9600 Dead In DR Congo Ebola OutbreakChannels TV
HEALTHJul 9Nigeria : Senate Advances Bill to Integrate E - Health Services in NigeriaThe Nigerian Senate is advancing a bill aimed at integrating e-health services across the country, signifying a step towards modernizing its healthcare system.allafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 9Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 8Nigerian healthcare: Questions worth askingBy LADE BANDELE How should a nation judge the performance of its health sector?” Public life has an odd way of allowing the loudest questions to eclipse the most important ones. A claim is made, a rebuttal follows, familiar positions harden, and attention gradually drifts from the matter under discussion to the argument surrounding it. Before […] The post Nigerian healthcare: Questions worth asking appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Health workers in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issuesAfricanews [en]
HEALTHJul 8Senate advances bill to integrate E-Health Services in NigeriaBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination and integration of electronic health services in Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, reduce waiting time in […] The post Senate advances bill to integrate E-Health Services in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitalsAlso contributing, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia North) described the bill as timely, saying digital healthcare would expand access to medical services and reduce the burden of distance on patients. The post Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitals appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Nigerians on health insurance hit 22million – NHIAThe Director-General of NHIA, Kelechi Ohiri, said this resulted from the implementation of the mandatory health insurance, which has gained momentum nationwide. The post Nigerians on health insurance hit 22million – NHIA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria