Stakeholders Pledge Stronger Measures to Prevent HMPV Spread

Key stakeholders have vowed to intensify efforts in strengthening surveillance, public health communication, and inter-agency collaboration to prevent the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) into Nigeria. This was disclosed on Thursday at a strategic meeting, organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the Director General of NEMA, Zubaida…

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FG Inaugurates Modern Primary Healthcare Centre in Lagos

Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a significant milestone for healthcare delivery in Lagos State, the federal government has commissioned a state-of-the-art 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Oreta Community, Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu. This initiative, led by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),…

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Epidemic-Prone Diseases: Africa CDC Prioritizes Access to Diagnostics

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has made a significant stride in the fight against epidemic-prone diseases on the continent. The organization has developed a preferred list of diagnostics to guide efforts in improving access to diagnostic tests for diseases such as Mpox, dengue, cholera, bacterial meningitis,…

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Teacher Accused of Abusing 3-Year-Old Pupil in Lagos Suspended

The management of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has suspended one of its teachers, Stella Nwadigo who was accused of mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal. The school management on Thursday, announced Nwadigo’s suspension while, describing the development as a “troubling incident,” saying the teacher’s act is “contrary” to…

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Global Mobility: Nigeria’s Passport Among Lowest, Ranks 94th

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The latest Henley Passport Index has ranked Nigeria’s passport 94th out of 199 countries, highlighting the country’s persistent challenges in global mobility. According to the ranking, holders of Nigerian passports can access only 46 destinations around the globe without a visa. This limited visa-free travel opportunity reflects Nigeria’s poor ranking among…

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