An international non-governmental organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, said that since early March, meningitis has been spreading rapidly throughout several states across Northwest Nigeria, mainly …
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PT Health Watch: Why more young Nigerians are developing arthritis – Experts
Mr Ogbue further explained that injuries sustained from road accidents or sporting activities could contribute to secondary osteoarthritis by damaging the joint cartilage. The post PT Health Watch: Why more …
Read More »NACA to end mother-to-child HIV transmission in Delta
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has set up a multi-sectoral committee to end mother-to-child transmission in Delta State. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, who inaugurated …
Read More »Nigeria reaffirms free HIV treatment despite reduced US support
Addressing the funding situation, Ms Ilori noted that President Bola Tinubu had set aside a budget to ensure that HIV-related services continued uninterrupted. The post Nigeria reaffirms free HIV treatment …
Read More »Death toll rises in Nigeria’s meningitis outbreak
The NCDC called on affected states to strengthen their health systems and collaborate with federal authorities to curb the spread of the disease. The post Death toll rises in Nigeria’s …
Read More »Excellence at Lagos hospital as team repairs severe liver injury
“The patient, 33-year-old, Mr Wasiu Abatan, suffered a grade three traumatic liver injury following a road traffic accident.” The post Excellence at Lagos hospital as team repairs severe liver injury …
Read More »Adamawa govt confirms rabies outbreak, plans mass pet vaccination
Mr Maksha also mentioned that the ministry is awaiting the governor’s approval to launch a statewide vaccination campaign for all pets, particularly cats, in the state The post Adamawa govt …
Read More »Kaduna approves recruitment of 1,800 staff for PHCs
Ms Ahmad said this will also address human resource shortages in various facilities, which is crucial for improving healthcare delivery The post Kaduna approves recruitment of 1,800 staff for PHCs …
Read More »Meningitis Outbreak: Three dead, 30 hospitalised in Gombe
Gombe State Government urged residents to seek immediate medical attention if they experience any of these symptoms The post Meningitis Outbreak: Three dead, 30 hospitalised in Gombe appeared first on …
Read More »Tinubu launches campaign to eliminate HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Hepatitis
Mrs Tinubu referenced data from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, which revealed that in 2024, over 100,000 children and nearly two million adults were living with HIV. …
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