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FG discovers new malaria vector across northern states
The Federal Government through the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research has discovered a new malaria vector called anopheles stephensi across northern states in Nigeria.
The Director General (NIMR), Babatunde Salako said that it was a…
FG promises military hospitals facelift, modern equipment provision
In a bid to improve health services for military personnel, the Federal Government has promised a facelift of military hospitals and provision of modern equipment.
It stated that the decision for the facelift was necessitated by its…
Sokoto Govt. approves N347m for hospital renovation
The Sokoto State Government has approved N347 million for the general renovation and provision of modern equipment at the Specialist Hospital in the state.
The approval was said to have been given based on direct labour to facilitate the…
S’Africa quarantines Switzerland tourist after contracting monkeypox
South Africa has quarantined a 42-year-old male tourist from Switzerland after contracting monkey pox which confirmed the third case in the country.
The tourist, who is holidaying in South Africa, was said to have been presented with…
JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu steps down new Lagos abortion guidelines
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the immediate suspension of the state's new guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications designed to reduce maternal mortality and illegal abortion across the…
Kwara Gov. approves 197 doctors, others recruitment for hospitals
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the recruitment of at least 197 different medical professionals to boost the Human Resources and efficient service delivery in the health sector of the state.
A breakdown of…
Nigerian Red cross receives $350,000 grants for COVID-19 vaccination
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Nigeria have received $350,000 from Coca-Cola Foundation to accelerate vaccination for Nigerians against COVID-19.
The grant was said to have been awarded…
Kwara Govt. confirms first Monkeypox case, intensifies surveillance across metropolis
The Kwara State Government has disclosed that a 29-year-old driver residing in the state has contracted monkeypox, becoming its first case in the North-Central state.
It said that the driver was discovered after developing symptoms of…
Lagos Govt. boosts medical care across riverrine communities, commissions floating clinic
In a bid to improve medical care across riverrine communities, the Lagos State Government has launched a ‘Floating Clinic Boat, to provide health care services on inland waterways and bring it closer to residents in the state.…
Group advocates sanitary pad price reduction for female schoolchildren
The Lagos Chapter of the Network of Reproductive Health Journalists, Nigeria (NRHJN) has advocated that the government should reduce the price of sanitary pad for female schoolchildren across the country in order to promote menstrual…