Nigeria Could Declare Ebola Outbreak Over by 7 December – Pate
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria could declare its Ebola outbreak over as early as 7 December if no further confirmed or probable cases are detected…
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Muhammad Pate
Nigeria’s Ebola Virus Closely Matches Kenya Case – Pate
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola virus case is genetically similar to Kenya’s first imported case, with genomic sequencing revealing only one mutation between…
Pate Calls Pharmacists Key to Nigeria’s Healthcare System
ABUJA, Nigeria – Pharmacists have an expanding role in Nigeria’s healthcare system, from medicine supply and dispensing to preventive care, chronic disease management and…
FG Launches Maternal Care Incentives as Nigeria Targets 30% Drop in Maternal Deaths
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a new incentive programme to encourage more pregnant women to use antenatal, facility-based delivery and postnatal…
Abuja Health Equity Conference to Address Nigeria’s Healthcare Implementation Gap
ABUJA, Nigeria – Health policymakers, legislators, healthcare professionals and development partners will gather in Abuja next month to explore strategies for improving the implementation…
FG Upgrades Riyom Hospital to National Trauma Centre
JOS, Nigeria – The National Trauma Centre Riyom has been established by the Federal Government as part of efforts to strengthen emergency healthcare services…
FG Deploys Emergency Task Force to Contain Diphtheria Outbreak in Kano, Katsina
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched an emergency multi-agency response to contain the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in Kano and Katsina states, with…
FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act to remove criminal penalties for attempted…
FG: Only 29% of Nigerian Babies Are Exclusively Breastfed
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a nationwide campaign to improve child nutrition after revealing that only 29 per cent of Nigerian…