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HEALTH3h agoCongo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falterJapan Today
HEALTH5h 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
HEALTH5h agoDR Congo Ebola cases pass 9,000 as efforts to curb transmission falterAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH7h agoCongo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falterABC News
HEALTH7h 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
HEALTH8h 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
HEALTH9h 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
HEALTH9h 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
HEALTH11h 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
HEALTH12h 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
HEALTH12h 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
HEALTH15h 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
HEALTH19h 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
HEALTH19h 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
HEALTH22h ago3.9m Nigerian children malnourished -Expertssunnewsonline · nigeria
HEALTH1d agoNigeria records 268 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate rises to 23.6% – NCDCThe figures highlight the continued burden of the disease despite a sharp decline in newly confirmed infections in the latest reporting week The post Nigeria records 268 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate rises to 23.6% – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH1d agoKaduna has mainstreamed mental health, says Uba SaniThe governor made this known at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Barnawa, Kaduna on Friday, during the 2026 World Mental Health Day, The post Kaduna has mainstreamed mental health, says Uba Sani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH1d agoBorno employs 2,000 health workers in two years – OfficialMr Kaza said the recruitment of doctors, nurses and other health professionals had helped to reduce staffing gaps in Borno State’s healthcare system. The post Borno employs 2,000 health workers in two years – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH1d agoMonths after PREMIUM TIMES report, work begins on health facilities in Lagos flood-prone communitiesVideos and photographs shared with PREMIUM TIMES show workers at the facility, along with construction equipment, including a concrete mixer and a drilling machine, on site. The post Months after PREMIUM TIMES report, work begins on health facilities in Lagos flood-prone communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH1d agoControversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-BissauA controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborns was given approval to move forward in Guinea-Bissau last week, despite ethical concerns, according to the Guardian.Africanews [en]
HEALTH1d agoWorld Mental Health Day: NHRC seeks inclusion of human rights focus in strategic planThe NHRC's executive secretary called on the government to make mental health a priority and “provide adequate funding for mental-health services at all levels.” The post World Mental Health Day: NHRC seeks inclusion of human rights focus in strategic plan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH1d agoKenya says no new Ebola cases since first-ever deathKenyan authorities on Sunday said the country has recorded no new cases of Ebola since a positive patient died on October 5. Tests were conducted on 293 samples, but none came back positive.Africanews [en]
HEALTH1d agoKwara public hospitals introduce digital medical recordsThe initiative, being implemented through KW-HMB under the HOPE-PHC Project, will see healthcare workers begin training on the system in November. The post Kwara public hospitals introduce digital medical records appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH2d agoVanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – Sheikh…Charges FG to enforce 2021 Act, expand services By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s neglect of mental health is threatening social stability, weakening public trust and deepening despair among young people struggling with insecurity, and diminishing their confidence in the future, Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, a leading psychiatrist, has warned. Sheikh, a professor of psychiatry and psychopharmacology, […] The post Vanguard summit: Mental health neglect threatens Nigeria’s stability – Sheikh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria