Korede Abdullah in Lagos State Governors in Nigeria have expressed commitment to eliminating cervical cancer in the country. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara, made the pledge on behalf of the governors during the inauguration of the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN), in Abuja on…
A retired brigadier general of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe, has been murdered by suspected armed robbers in Abuja. The late Brigadier General was attacked at his Sunshine Homes Estate by armed robbers at about 3am, on Saturday. He was reportedly killed during the attack. Reacting to the untimely demise of the deceased, the…
The Sascon International School in Maitama, Abuja, encountered delays during the JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) as candidates and the exam supervisor lamented technical hitches that led to a delayed start-up time. Africa Health Report, (AHR’s) correspondent who was at the centre to monitor the exercise reported that the examination, scheduled for 7 am, did not…
[ad_1] TOKYO, June 27 (Xinhua) — The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) roadshow was held in Tokyo on Monday, attracting over 200 people from Japanese business circles and the media. During the promotion event, Japanese companies showed great interest in the role of the CIIE, a trade fair held annually in Shanghai, China since…
By Gom Mirian Nigeria has in the last year identified over 280,0000 new cases of tuberculosis out of about 400,000 cases notified in 2021, the ministry of health has said The ministry while reiterating its commitment to eradicating Tuberculosis by the year 2030, said about 40 per cent of the notification rate was…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The United States has released its list of eligible countries for the 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP), with notable exclusions and additions. The list, published by the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs, does not include African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. However, Romania has been added to the…
[ad_1] Sowetan“> By Sowetan – 18 March 2022 – 08:55 The government wants the public’s input into how to handle Covid-19 epidemic and other diseases after the national state of disaster has been removed. There are proposed new regulations that were gazetted on Tuesday that seek to introduce control measures for the pandemic and other …
[ad_1] Uche Ojinmah, national president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has disclosed that they would embark on a national action if their abducted member in Cross River was not returned in seven days. Mr Ojinmah made the call in a briefing with journalists on Saturday in Calabar while disclosing some of the measures the…
[ad_1] The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency says it recorded 872 Maternal and Perinatal Deaths in 123 health facilities from July 2022 to December 2022. The Bauchi State Focal Person, Maternal and Perinatal Deaths Surveillance Review, Mrs. Jummai Inuwa, disclosed this at a two-day review meeting held in Bauchi. The MPDSR is a form…
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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