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Expert Urges FG On Emergency Measures To Avert Anthrax Outbreak
An expert Dr Rufai Mahmood-Usman, has urged the federal and State government to constitute an emergency response team to take curtail the outbreak of anthrax.
Mahmood-Usman who is the President, Association of Residents Doctors Kaduna…
Ideal Method Of Disposing Anthrax Carcass Is Incineration, Says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the ideal method of disposing an anthrax carcass is incineration.
The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, said in Abuja on Tuesday that this method was…
Polio: Kwara State Schedules Immunisation On July 22
The Executive Secretary of Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Nusirat Elelu says the state will commence the Second Round Oral Polio Immunisation on July 22 to 25.
Elelu stated this during her…
Enugu State To Launch Free HPV Vaccination
The Enugu State Government says it will introduce free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, otherwise known as Cervical Cancer vaccination, in the state soon.
Director of Administration and Supplies in Enugu State Primary…
Strike: Doctors Pledge To Resume Duty Immediately After Payment
The President, Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors(NARD), Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife Chapter, Dr Anthony Anuforo, has assured the
citizenry that immediately the Federal Government pays…
Passengers To Undergo BP, Sugar Level Check Before Boarding At Airports – Reps
The House of Representative has called on the Ministry of Aviation to ensure that passengers at the Airport check their Blood Pressure and Sugar level before boarding.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep.…
UNICEF, WHO Recognise Nigeria’s Efforts In Boosting Immunisation In Spite COVID-19
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), have recognised Nigeria’s efforts in boosting routine immunisation in spite of COVID-19.
This is according to a joint statement issued by both…
Bauchi Govt Disseminated Standards, Guidelines For Management Of GBV Survivors
The Bauchi State Government disseminated a Standards and Guidelines it developed for the management of victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state.
Mr Ali Babayo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Health, said during…
Enugu Govt. Targets Children In 3 LGs For Special Polio Vaccination
The Enugu State Government has targeted children in three local government areas in the state for special polio vaccination intervention, also known as OutBreak Response (OBR).
The State Immunisation Officer, Dr Chinyere Chime,…