By Folasade Akpan The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has warned that an 185 million dollar funding gap could undermine efforts to develop and ensure equitable access to vaccines against Bundibugyo virus. CEPI raised the concern in a publication marking 100 days into the Bundibugyo response, saying rapid progressContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) says the proposed N302.3 billion National Cancer Institute will serve as a hub for training and retraining of oncology experts and researchers across Africa. Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT),Continue Reading
By Mercy Sawok The Society of Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN), in collaboration with the Professional Association of Public Health Nurses of Nigeria (PAPHNON), commenced its joint scientific conference in Abuja on Tuesday with calls for collaboration. Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, Special Guest of Honour and Chairman of the conference,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Some stakeholders in the health sector have urged political leaders to treat investment in healthcare as a political and economic priority. They made the call at a high-level breakfast meeting, convened by Nigeria Health Watch on Tuesday in Abuja, to drive accountability and citizen engagementContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a four-day Basic Life Support (BLS) training for health workers from seven FCT hospitals to improve emergency care. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the FCTA, said this in a statement issuedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan When Mrs Amina Ibrahim gave birth to her first child, she expected breastfeeding to come naturally. However, the first few days brought an experience she had never anticipated. Her baby struggled to latch, leaving Ibrahim frustrated, exhausted and questioning her ability to provide the nourishment her newbornContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman Gombe State Epidemiologist, Dr Nuhu Bile, has expressed concern over reported cases of diphtheria among children in the state and urged parents to be vigilant. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday and urged parents toContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman The Society for Family Health (SFH) says skills acquisition can improve health outcomes by strengthening livelihoods, resilience and access to healthcare. The SFH Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Omokhude Idogho, said this on Friday in Kaduna at the inauguration of a three-month skills acquisition programme forContinue Reading
By Suyudi Isah Jibril Rogo Local Government Council in Kano State says it has bought drugs to contain a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Gangarbi. The Acting Chairman of the council, Yahaya Madatai, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in his office on Friday. MadataiContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Ilera Eko health insurance scheme of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) offers different healthcare packages tailored to the needs of individuals, families, senior citizens, students and more. The scheme also has a package that caters for Nigerians in the diaspora seeking healthcare coverage forContinue Reading
