Members of the Association of Resident Doctors across the country, on Monday, resumed duty after a one-week strike action to press the federal authorities for the release of two of their members in kidnappers captivity. Three members were initially abducted, but one was later released after payment of ransom. The […]
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In response to a diphtheria outbreak that has claimed the lives of five children, a combined team from the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, and local health officials has returned to the Tukur-Tukur community in Zaria, Kaduna State, for a second round of immunization and follow-up. Dr. Bello Jamo, Executive Secretary […]
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40 Cases Of Mpox Recorded In 13 States 40 cases of Monkeypox have been recorded across States in Nigeria. Director General of theNigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Jide Idris, confirmed this in Abuja on Friday, at the joint NCDC/World Health Organisation (WHO) Mpox briefing with stakeholders and partners. Idris […]
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Rivers Govt Confirms 2 Cases Of Monkeypox Rivers State Government said it has detected two cases of the deadly Monkey Pox, also known as Mpox infection in the state. Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, who confirmed the development at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, […]
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On The Foreign Scene Mpox cases are on the rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with over 16,700 infections and more than 570 deaths reported this year. Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba has declared the situation a continental emergency as the country awaits vaccines from the United States and […]
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A new study has revealed that one in five medicines in Africa may be substandard or fake, contributing to as many as 500,000 deaths annually in sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers from Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia reviewed 27 studies and found that of 7,508 medicine samples, 1,639 failed quality tests. Claudia […]
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Great Revival Fellowship Medical Outreach: A Heartwarming Success On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, Great Revival Fellowship hosted a highly successful medical outreach at Udeh’s Compound, Amaji Umuabi, Udi Local Government, Enugu State. This event exemplified the fellowship’s dedication to serving the community and spreading God’s love. The day commenced with […]
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Governor Soludo Asks NMA To Help Fight Quackery In Health Sector By Faith Onyemuche Governor Chukwuma Soludo has called on the Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State Chapter, to assist government in the fight against quackery in the health sector. The governor made the call during the 2024 Scientific Conference of […]
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The Anambra State Government has closed over 30 illegal health facilities operated by unqualified individuals to safeguard residents’ health. Dr. Afam Obidike, the State Commissioner for Health, announced this at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter, during the 5th […]
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Anambra Govt. Distributes 150 Oxygen Cylinders, Accessories To Faith Based, Private Hospitals By Chukwudi Nwauba Anambra State Government has distributed 150 Oxygen Cylinder and accessories to Government owned hospitals, Faith based hospitals, and Private hospitals across the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike disclosed this in Awka […]
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