54 h. ago Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools

The House of Representatives is urging the Federal Government to launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to combat the spread of the bacterial infection. This call to action follows the death of a 12-year-old student from diphtheria at King’s College, Lagos, and the hospitalization of several others. The lawmakers adopted a motion of […] The post Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action Against Diphtheria Spread In Schools appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Reps demand urgent nationwide diphtheria vaccination in schools

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to immediately launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to curb the spread of the deadly bacterial infection. The lawmakers’ resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the House spokesman, Akin Rotimi, during plenary on Wednesday. The motion, Read More

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68 h. 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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69 h. ago Vandals target NLNG pipelines for crude condensates – Report

Fresh investigations have revealed that the group of vandals targeting pipelines supplying natural gas to Nigeria LNG Limited are in pursuit of stealing crude condensate — a highly coveted hydrocarbon that commands greater local demand than crude oil – and not the gas transported. A report by Bloomberg on Tuesday stated that this high-risk act Read More

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak

Tribune Online Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak During an address to the students, Prof. Abayomi emphasised the importance of personal and environmental hygiene, urging them to adopt proper hand-washing habits and report any symptoms of diphtheria promptly. Lagos govt rolls out emergency vaccination against diphtheria outbreak Tribune Online

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Lagos Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak, Assures Public Of Safety Measures

The Lagos State Government has swiftly activated its Emergency Response Committee in response to a diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Lagos, Victoria Island Annex. The outbreak was first reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), prompting the government’s disclosure. Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease that can cause difficulty breathing and heart rhythm issues, with […] The post Lagos Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak, Assures Public Of Safety Measures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago We shall present demand for oil extraction in Ogoniland to FG soon —Committee

Tribune Online We shall present demand for oil extraction in Ogoniland to FG soon —Committee The Ogoni Dialogue Committee, tasked with discussions on the proposed resumption of oil extraction in Ogoniland, says it will soon present the people’s unified demand to the Federal Government. Archbishop of Niger Delta North, Anglican Church of Nigeria, Ignatius Katty and co-chairman of the committee, disclosed this in Saakpenwa during a meeting with representatives of […] We shall present demand for oil extraction in Ogoniland to FG soon —Committee Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps demand arrest, prosecution of fake vehicle number plates’ users

The House of Representatives has called on officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to commence the arrest and prosecution of users of fake vehicle number plates, to tackle the spate of criminality in the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Read More

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