Category: Health News
HPV Vaccine, a Crucial Key to Preventing Cervical Cancer in Nigeria – Expert
Korede Abdullah in Lagos According to Dr. Uzoma Ugochukwu, a public health specialist, the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) is a vital tool in preventing cervical cancer in Nigeria. Speaking at a media seminar on HPV vaccine awareness in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr. Ugochukwu emphasized the importance of supporting the government’s efforts to ensure girls aged…
Lagos Launches Polio Outbreak Response to Maintain Polio-Free Status
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced plans to conduct a Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) exercise in all 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) from January 18 to 22, 2025. According to Dr. Abimbola Bowale, Supervising Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board on Tuesday, the exercise…
Nigeria to Host Inaugural Regional Meeting on Lassa Fever Vaccine Development
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria is set to host its first regional meeting on Lassa fever vaccine development on January 15, 2025, demonstrating its leadership in addressing one of West Africa’s most pressing public health challenges. According to Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare on Monday in an interview on…
GSK to Acquire US Firm IDRx for $1.15bn
British pharmaceutical giant GSK announced Monday it will acquire US-based IDRx for up to $1.15 billion, marking a strategic move to bolster its oncology pipeline. IDRx, based in Boston, specialises in developing treatments for rare cancers, including gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). GSK’s acquisition focuses on IDRX-42, an experimental drug aimed at addressing GIST, a cancer…
Malaria Cure: WHO Prequalifies First Diagnostic Test for G6PD Deficiency as 500,000 Die Yearly
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a significant milestone in safely delivering WHO-recommended treatments to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) infection. The prequalification of this diagnostic test on Monday, marks a crucial step in facilitating safe and effective P….
Lagos Vaccinates over 24m Residents Against Yellow Fever, Measles, HPV
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced that over 24 million residents were vaccinated against yellow fever, measles, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in 2024. According to Dr. Abimbola Bowale, Permanent Secretary, Health District 4, and Supervising PS to the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board on Tuesday, the government launched the 2024 Measles…
Nigeria’s Lab Crisis: A Red Alert as National Health Security Remains Dysfunctional
In the global fight against infectious diseases, laboratories and disease prevention centres are at the front lines, serving as essential hubs for diagnosis, research, and surveillance. Their importance became indisputable during the COVID-19 pandemic, where these facilities were crucial in tracking, diagnosing, and managing the virus. But as the world continues to grapple with the…
NOA Launches Nationwide Awareness Campaign on Human Metapneumovirus
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commenced a nationwide awareness campaign to educate citizens on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus with flu-like symptoms. According to Olufemi Ayoola, Director of Health and Social Care at NOA in a statement on Monday, the campaign aims to provide Nigerians with necessary information…
Combating Cervical Cancer: Experts Call for Increased HPV Vaccination Awareness in Nigeria
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has urged stakeholders, particularly the media, to intensify efforts in promoting awareness and advocacy for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, President of the NCS, emphasized the importance of early vaccination in Abuja during a one-day media parley organized in collaboration…