Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has introduced a four-pillar framework aimed at strengthening national and global efforts against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a rising public health threat. Head of Disease Prevention and Control at the NCDC, Dr. Tochi Okwor, revealed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Hussaini Kafi, Kano The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has deployed Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to Kebbi, Sokoto, and Katsina States to curb the ongoing outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), following a sharp rise in suspected cases and fatalities. According to a statement on Thursday, the NCDC reported that as of March…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos An estimated 1.2 lives would be lost should the United States makes well its fresh threat to suspend funding for GAVI. A global organization responsible for producing and distributing vaccines to developing nations, including Nigeria, GAVI has disclosed on Thursday. “If we don’t get US support, that translates into 1.2 million…
In their determination to close the gaps in human capital in their health sector, the Kaduna State government, has announced the approval of the recruitment of 1,800 health workers. The government said this aims to address staffing shortages across all Primary Health Care facilities in Kaduna State. Making this disclosure through a press statement on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) through its specialized health agency, West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has urged researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to contribute to strengthening regional health security against Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases. This call was made while announcing the second Lassa Fever…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced new guidelines for organ transplantation, requiring all health facilities involved in the process to register and obtain licenses before operating. Additionally, these facilities must establish independent Organ Transplantation Committees separate from their medical transplantation teams. The government plans to conduct a nationwide inspection of…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The US government has confirmed the termination of key assistance programs, including those benefiting Kenya, in letters sent to implementing partners on February 27, 2024. One of the affected programs is the USAID Tujenge Jamii initiative, a partnership between USAID, Deloitte, FHI 360, and Goldstar. Deloitte Director Bernadette Wahogo-Irungu stated that…
On a stormy January morning, the world watched as President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would send shockwaves through international aid systems. The order, which halted all US foreign aid to countries worldwide—except for Egypt and Israel—has left nations dependent on American funding grappling with uncertainty. Among the most affected is Nigeria, a…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commissioned the FCT National Health Fellows Selection Committee, marking a significant advancement in enhancing Nigeria’s healthcare system at the community level. This initiative is part of the National Health Fellows Programme established by the Federal Government under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative/Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp). Its goal…
In a move to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s healthcare workers, President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare professionals from 60 to 65 years. The announcement was made by the National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mannir Bature, in a statement issued Wednesday. In…
