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The Lagos State Government on Tuesday rolled out an emergency vaccination exercise for diphtheria exercise for students and staff of the King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island to immediately curb the spread of the highly contagious disease. Meanwhile, top state government officials and the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday visited and inspected the school to assess the situation and oversee the vaccination campaign. Among top …
The Kebbi government has confirmed that 26 people have died following a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The three local governments are Aliero, Gwandu and Jega. Details later…
SOKOTO – The Sokoto State Ministry of Health has issued a warning urging residents to remain vigilant following a rising number of meningitis cases in several local government areas. In a statement on Tuesday, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno, emphasized the need for heightened awareness after laboratory tests confirmed that many of …
According to data from RealSelf, an online resource for people exploring cosmetic treatments and providers, in its quarterly Real Talk Report, smaller or downsized breasts and internal bras, which is a specialized breast lift surgery, are common patient requests. It was noted that patients want a natural look, including enhanced support and comfort, lower implant …
Pope Francis marked three weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital on Friday, reported by the Vatican to be “stable” but sounding weak and breathless in his first audio message. The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church has not been seen in public since his admission to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 and has suffered …
The Economic Community of West African States, through its specialised health institution, the West African Health Organisation has urged researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to contribute to strengthening regional health security against Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases. WAHO made the call on Friday in a statement while announcing the second Lassa Fever …
The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to review the National Policy on Food and Nutrition due to emerging issues in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, made this known yesterday during a meeting with relevant Stakeholders drawn from the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security, …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reopened the Onitsha drug market on March 6 following a sanitisation operation that began on February 10. Dr Martin Iluyomade, Director of Enugu Zone Zonal Operations, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting between NAFDAC, Anambra representatives, and Onitsha market leadership on Thursday. Other …
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has dismissed a media report alleging its involvement in counterfeit drug distribution, calling the claims “unfounded” and a “gross misrepresentation.” The PCN is demanding an immediate retraction and public apology from the television outfit, accusing the station of violating broadcasting codes and damaging the council’s reputation. In a strongly …
The Ogun State Government has shut down four companies over industrial accidents and safety violations, including Quantum Steel Industry in Ogijo and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, Farook Akintunde, who also chairs the State Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, said …