The Jigawa State government has reported a remarkable improvement in immunization coverage over the past five years. Speaking on Tuesday at a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening primary healthcare systems in the state, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Health, highlighted the progress made in this area. Dr. Ibrahim, represented by…
A recent report by Smart DNA, a testing centre located in Lagos, has indicates that over 25% of Nigerian men who took paternity tests were not the biological fathers of the children in question. The 2024 report, analysing DNA testing trends from July 2023 to June 2024, shows that 27% of paternity tests returned negative…
A groundbreaking study presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual meeting in London has found a potential link between endometriosis and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Led by Dr. Eva Havers-Borgersen from Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, the research suggests that women with endometriosis may need to be more vigilant about their…
The Edo State Government has confirmed one Mpox outbreak and eight suspected Cholera cases, as reported by Dr. Ojeifo Stephenson, the state’s Director of Public Health. Speaking in a statement on Sunday, Dr. Stephenson stated, “Since January, we’ve identified 11 suspected cases in Edo State. We receive alerts for any suspected case, mobilise our team…
The Enugu State Government has announced the construction of a 250-bed, ultra-modern quaternary health facility to be known as the Enugu International Hospital. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Emmanuel Obi, who announced this at the end of the Enugu State Executive Council meeting on Sunday, which was presided over by Governor Peter Mbah, said the…
The Lagos State government has constituted a medical panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Waheed Ayilara, who passed away hours after undergoing surgery. The panel, directed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will review the clinical circumstances leading to Ayilara’s death and submit a comprehensive report within…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has emphasized the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, highlighting its potential to boost the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of children. Speaking at the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week celebration in Lagos, NAFDAC’s Director, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by the Director of Food Safety and Applied…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an increase in Mpox cases, with a total of 48 cases now confirmed across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The affected areas span 35 local government areas, indicating a widespread presence of the disease. According to the NCDC’s situation report for…
The Akwa Ibom State government has launched the Nigeria State-level Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Impact Survey across all the local government areas in the state. The exercise, which will run from August to September, aims to assess the effectiveness of HIV programs in the state. According to the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Augustine Umoh, the survey…
Nigeria is set to begin the immediate rollout of 5,000 doses of mpox vaccines, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) expecting its first shipment of 65,000 doses soon. This move is part of Africa’s efforts to control the multi-country outbreak of the disease. The vaccine, which is administered in two doses, will be given…
