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HEALTH55m agoNamibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat importsFoot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTH4h agoCongo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falterJapan Today
HEALTH6h agoOgun hospital workers begin 3-day strike after patient’s relative stabs medical scientistHealthcare workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State, have begun a three-day warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist, Lawal Toheeb Olasunkanmi, by a patient’s relative. The post Ogun hospital workers begin 3-day strike after patient’s relative stabs medical scientist appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH6h agoDR Congo Ebola cases pass 9,000 as efforts to curb transmission falterAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH8h agoCongo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falterABC News
HEALTH9h agoProviding free health insurance in Eti-Osa, By Gbolahan Olusegun YishawuThe Eti-Osa I want to help build is a community where residents have greater opportunities to live well. I want children to learn and thrive. I want young people to acquire useful skills and pursue meaningful livelihoods. I want traders, artisans and working families to have a stronger foundation for the future they are trying […] The post Providing free health insurance in Eti-Osa, By Gbolahan Olusegun Yishawu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH9h agoVIDEO: NAFDAC Clamps Down On Fake Drinks Manufacturers In Lagos, Arrests SuspectsNAFDAC urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, assuring the public of its commitment to safeguarding public health. The post VIDEO: NAFDAC Clamps Down On Fake Drinks Manufacturers In Lagos, Arrests Suspects appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTH10h agoNAFDAC uncovers fake drinks den in Lagos, arrests twoOjo said the agency intensified its enforcement activities ahead of the festive season, when demand for alcoholic and other beverages typically rises. The post NAFDAC uncovers fake drinks den in Lagos, arrests two appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH10h agoWHO warns immunisation gaps leave Nigerian children vulnerable to diseaseMr Ursu said Nigeria continued to face challenges in containing vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus, despite support from international partners. The post WHO warns immunisation gaps leave Nigerian children vulnerable to disease appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH12h agoFG seeks arrest of suspect in attack on FMC Abeokuta worker“No grief, frustration or dissatisfaction with care can justify violence against a health worker performing his lawful duties.” The post FG seeks arrest of suspect in attack on FMC Abeokuta worker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH13h agoNCDC reports 1,138 lassa fever cases, 268 deathsThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,138 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 268 deaths across 24 states, with the case fatality rate standing at 23.6 per cent. The post NCDC reports 1,138 lassa fever cases, 268 deaths appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH14h agoHospital sets deadline for mass burial of unidentified corpsesUCTH has given families until 21 October to claim corpses, some preserved for more than a decade, before a mass burial aimed at easing pressure on its mortuary. The post Hospital sets deadline for mass burial of unidentified corpses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH16h agoWhen the Laboratory Comes to You: How SYNLAB’s Home Sample Collection Experience Is Balancing Convenience with QualityFrom traffic and waiting rooms to doorstep diagnostics, SYNLAB’s home sample collection service is making laboratory testing more convenient, while keeping the focus on quality and accuracy. For many Nigerians, getting a laboratory test begins with a journey. There is the traffic, the time away from work, the waiting room and, sometimes, the decision to […] The post When the Laboratory Comes to You: How SYNLAB’s Home Sample Collection Experience Is Balancing Convenience with Quality appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH20h agoAMR: Livestock uses more antibiotics than human health sector – PateMr Pate said antimicrobial resistance could move between humans, animals and the environment, emphasising the need for collaboration across sectors. The post AMR: Livestock uses more antibiotics than human health sector – Pate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH20h agoAMR: Nigeria admits gaps in tracking drug-resistant infectionsMr Pate said Nigeria had evidence of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals, but surveillance gaps made it hard to produce accurate national estimates. The post AMR: Nigeria admits gaps in tracking drug-resistant infections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH23h ago3.9m Nigerian children malnourished -Expertssunnewsonline · nigeria