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Lassa Fever: NCDC Registers 20 Deaths Across 16 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says it registered new cases of Lassa fever and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week.
According to NCDC, the period spans from Feb. 26 to March 3.
The NCDC, via its official website, said for week nine of 2024, there was an increase in the confirmed cases from 96, in week eight.
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Enugu Gov’t, Sepat Pharmaceuticals Embark On Free Hepatitis Screening
Free hepatitis B and C screening commenced Tuesday in Enugu, THE WHISTLER reports.
The screening holds from 19th March to 24th, 2024.
The screening, holding at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, is being organised by the Enugu…
‘Resign Your Appointment If You Are Relocating Abroad’ -FG Stops Leave Of Absence For…
The federal government is implementing measures that would require health workers seeking opportunities abroad to resign from their positions rather than apply for leave of absence before embarking on such journeys.
The directive was…
FG To Subsidize Cancer Treatments Through Health Insurance Scheme
The National Coordinator, Cancer Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, Uche Nwokwu, on Monday, said efforts were ongoing to include cancer treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
Nwokwu, at the Nigerian Army…
How We Stopped Importation Of Over 140 Fake Drugs Into Nigerian Market— NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed how it combated the importation of over 140 fake drugs into Nigeria.
These drugs although fake, were certified bearing the approval of the…
Resident Doctors Demand Payment Of N25,000 Quarterly Allowance Eight Months After FG’s Approval
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, (NARD) has demanded the payment of its N25,000 quarterly allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service.
Recall in 2023,…
Over 26,800 Nigerians Die Annually From Tobacco-Related Diseases- FG
The Federal Competitive Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC) has said that over 26,800 die annually in Nigeria from tobacco-related diseases.
The acting Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Adamu Abdullahi, represented by the Chairman…
Meningitis Killed 190 Nigerians In 2023 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Cerebrospinal Meningitis claimed the lives of 190 individuals nationwide in 2023.
According to NCDC, meningitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the…
Expert Cautions FG Over Plans For Local Production Of IVDs, Vaccines
A Medical expert, Dr. Agbor Ebuta, has warned against plans by the Federal Government to set up a domestic manufacturing firm to produce In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD), vaccines, generic pharmaceuticals,…
How To Dectect Fake Drinks – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued guidelines on how to identify adulterated, fake wines, soft drinks and consumables.
NAFDAC has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, especially during…