Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous state, has been grappling with significant obstacles in its efforts to eradicate polio. Misinformation, cultural beliefs, and religious interpretations have all contributed to the state’s ongoing struggle to administer polio vaccinations to its vast population. These factors have hindered the progress of immunization campaigns, creating a complex and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts got a boost yesterday as Consultant Virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, urged the government to ensure the provision of necessary materials and a conducive environment to eradicate the disease. Tomori, also the Chairman of Biovaccines Nig Ltd., made this call in an interview with newsmen in commemoration of…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State government has launched a week-long free health screening exercise to tackle the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among its residents. According to Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, a staggering 30% of the state’s residents suffer from hypertension, with 70% unaware of their condition….
A surge in kidney disease cases has ravaged several communities in Jigawa State, claiming countless lives and leaving families devastated. The development is compounding the health crisis in the rural communities. During a visit to Mezan community in Kafin Hausa Town Local Government Area it was gathered that about 13 people have recently died of…
The embattled cryptocurrency boss Tigran Gambaryan has had the charges against him dropped to allow him to get medical treatment overseas. The Nigerian anti-corruption agency EFCC said on Wednesday it dropped a money-laundering case against the cryptocurrency executive so he can get proper medical treatment. Gambaryan, a US citizen, was arrested on a business trip…
In a bid to drastically reduce the malaria burden in Lagos State, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has entered into a strategic partnership with the Society for Family Health (SFH). Supported by the World Bank, the collaboration focuses on extending malaria prevention and treatment efforts, particularly targeting vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has released its latest Air Quality Index, revealing Agege and Surulere as the areas with the most hazardous and unhealthy air quality in Nigeria’s economic capital. Agege topped the list with a hazardous rating of 103%, indicating suboptimal air quality for residents, while Surulere followed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Kwara State Government has embarked on an ambitious polio vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize at least one million children across the state’s 16 local government areas. According to Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, the three-day Local Immunization Days initiative began on October 21…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A staggering 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths were recorded in Edo State between December 2023 and March 2024, according to Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Okoeguale disclosed this information during the Edo State University’s College of Medical…
The Federal Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bauchi State Government for the official takeover and upgrade of General Hospital Misau into the Federal Medical Center Misau. The development was announced in a statement released on Tuesday via the ministry’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The agreement was finalized…
