WHO pledges to support Enugu state to eliminate TB


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The World Health Organisation (WHO), has pledged to support Enugu State to fight and eliminate incidences of Tuberculosis (TB), in the state. READ ALSO: Measles: WHO raises alarm over 79% rise in cases Dr Ufuoma Aduh, National…

NCDC Launches Roadmap to Fortify National Health Infrastructure


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By Edward Samuel, Abuja In a bid to tackle pressing public health challenges and reinforce health promotion, disease prevention, surveillance, laboratory capacity, and emergency preparedness nationwide, the Nigeria Centre for Disease…

KDSG records 32,297 Tuberculosis cases in 2023


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The Kaduna State Ministry of Health, said the state recorded 32,297 tuberculosis cases in 2023. READ ALSO: Nigeria losing health workers to tuberculosis, says Expert The State Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume-Ahmed, disclosed…

Drug Abuse: Experts challenge parents on prevention, control


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The President, International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), Dr Martins Agwogie, has challenged parents in the fight against drug abuse, saying family is vital in addressing substance/drug abuse in…

NDLEA seizes 44,948kg drugs, 11 vehicles in Lagos, others


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By Charles Ogba Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Nigeria (NDLEA), have launched massive raids across Lagos, Edo and Ondo state leading to the seizure of over 44,948.1 kilograms (44.9 tonnes) of illicit drugs and…

Anambra first lady Cautions Against Wrong Health Lifestyles


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By Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka Wife of Anambra State governor and founder of the non-governmental crusade, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has cautioned against wrong health lifestyles and dismissed the notion that living…

Over 2.5m Africans contracted TB in 2022, says WHO


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The World Health Organisation (WHO), has said that more than 2.5 million individuals contracted Tuberculosis in 2022 in Africa, equating to one person per every 13 seconds. READ ALSO: U.S Commits Over $8b on HIV, Tuberculosis Treatment…

Lagos state trains health workers on safe blood practices


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Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has trained 340 healthcare workers to enhance safe blood practices and ensure quality blood banking services in health facilities in the state. READ ALSO: Lagos Government urges residents on…

NNPC Foundation reiterates commitment to providing healthcare services


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By Joyce Agbo, Abuja The NNPC Foundation has reiterated commitment to supporting the provision of quality healthcare to Nigerians, in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that affect men, women and children in communities. READ…

Medical Directors Commend Alliance Hospital’s Efforts to Curb Medical Tourism


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By Edward Samuel, Abuja In a show of solidarity, the Guild of Medical Directors has paid a visit to Dr. Christopher Otabor, the Managing Director of Alliance Hospital, to commend his commitment to reversing medical tourism in Nigeria.…