69 h. ago Nasarawa recorded 8,190 tuberculosis cases, 35 deaths in 2024 – Commissioner

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has said 35 out of the 8,190 residents infected with Tuberculosis lost their lives to the deadly disease in the year 2024 due to the severity of their cases. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Gaza Gwamna, disclosed in Lafia, the state capital, on Friday during the close of lined-up Read More

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2 d. ago Delta Ministry Requests Thank You Video from Nursing Student Over Senator Tinubu Incident

The Delta State Ministry of Health has requested that Osato Edobor, a nursing student at the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, record a thank-you video. This comes after Edobor posted a video that showed students mocking Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her visit to Delta State. The video sparked controversy, leading to Edobor initially facing […] The post Delta Ministry Requests Thank You Video from Nursing Student Over Senator Tinubu Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student

The Delta State Ministry of Health has intervened in the controversy surrounding a viral video that mocked Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her visit to the state. The video had sparked widespread outrage and led to disciplinary action against the student responsible. However, in a surprising turn of events, the Ministry has instructed the authorities to […] The post Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria

…Calls for urgent action   By Chinenye Anuforo       Folake Owodunni, CEO of ERA, opened the summit, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the necessity for innovative solutions. Key dignitaries, including Dr. Saidu Ahmed Dumbulwa of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of the Nigerians […] The post ERA Summit: Experts highlight critical emergency care gaps in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Abuja Varsity, Health Ministry Partner To Enhance Medical Education

Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Health to enhance medical education and training, particularly for nursing and other healthcare-related courses. The agreement will allow students from Cosmopolitan University to undertake their clinical training at the National Hospital, Abuja, a move that aims to address workforce challenges […]

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1 week ago Israel resumes airstrike on Gaza, ending ceasefire agreement; at least 356 killed

Israel has launched a series of airstrikes across Gaza, killing at least 356 people, according to the Health Ministry. The read more Israel resumes airstrike on Gaza, ending ceasefire agreement; at least 356 killed

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1 week ago Health ministry, ICPC partner to boost transparency, accountability in healthcare

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to foster governance, transparency and accountability in the health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, who disclosed this on his X handle noted that Read More

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1 week ago FG appoints new medical directors for key northern hospitals

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has appointed new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Dr Haruna Shehu has been appointed Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Kafanchan in Kaduna State, while Dr Ali Ramat will lead the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare in Hawul, Borno Read More

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2 w. ago Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos

Tribune Online Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos The House of Representatives on Wednesday mandated the Federal Ministry of Education to take immediate and decisive measures to strengthen health and safety protocols in all Federal Unity Colleges, with particular attention to addressing the situation at King's College following the outbreak of diphtheria in the institution. Reps seek FG’s intervention over outbreak of diphtheria in King’s College, Lagos Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos govt begins vaccination of King’s College students

By Gabriel Dike The Lagos State Ministry of Health has started the vaccination of King’s College students to avert further death. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the death of a student of the King’s College, Victoria Island Annex, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), while 34 others, who had contact […] The post Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos govt begins vaccination of King’s College students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos commences diphtheria vaccination at King’s College after suspected outbreak

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced a diphtheria vaccination at King’s College, Victoria Island annexe, to contain the read more Lagos commences diphtheria vaccination at King’s College after suspected outbreak

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2 w. ago Diphtheria: Lagos plans emergency vaccination at King’s College

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has planned an emergency vaccination exercise for students of King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, following the recent Diphtheria outbreak in the school. According to a notice of invitation issued to the press on Monday, the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Read More

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2 w. ago Ondo begins contact tracing as Lassa fever kills UK returnee

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from the United Kingdom. The NCDC, which disclosed this in a public advisory dated March 9, said the Ondo State Ministry of Health had activated contact tracing to check the further spread Read More

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2 w. ago 20 health facilities shut down in Nasarawa to safeguard public health

In a move to uphold standards and to protect residents from unsafe practices, the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has read more 20 health facilities shut down in Nasarawa to safeguard public health

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