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NCDC, partners launch guide to strengthen states’ public health laws
The guide provides a structured approach for states to identify gaps in existing legislation, develop appropriate legal reforms and navigate the executive and legislative processes required to enact them. The post NCDC, partners launch guide to strengthen states’ public health…
NACA, WHO intensify PrEP awareness, seek action against HIV misinformation
PrEP is an HIV prevention intervention for people who do not have HIV but may be at risk of acquiring the virus. It involves the use of medicines to reduce the risk of HIV infection. The post NACA, WHO intensify PrEP awareness, seek action against HIV misinformation appeared…
SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers
This investigation found that adolescent girls who seek family planning in South-west Nigeria often encounter a health system that is inconsistent or inaccessible. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers appeared first…
FEC approves N540bn projects to upgrade National Hospital, build cancer centre
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved several infrastructure projects for the National Hospital, Abuja, to upgrade the… The post FEC approves N540bn projects to upgrade National Hospital, build cancer centre appeared first on TheCable.
WHO declares polio outbreaks over in five African countries
WHO explained that the transmission was interrupted through targeted vaccination campaigns, epidemiological investigations and expanded environmental surveillance. The post WHO declares polio outbreaks over in five African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists
By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a…
Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (2)
In the second part of this three-part series, PREMIUM TIMES found that while governments approved budgets for HIV programmes, critical funds often failed to reach the health system. The post Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa…
Ex-FRSC Operations boss Omeje joins Health Emergency Initiative board
By Chioma ObinnaThe Health Emergency Initiative, HEI, has appointed a former Deputy Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Hyginus Uche Omeje, as a member of its Board of Trustees, bringing more than three decades of road safety and emergency response experience…
FEC moves to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act 2021 to remove… The post FEC moves to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria appeared first on TheCable.
HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance
An online debate over Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) has exposed tensions and misconceptions among Nigerians, healthcare providers and insurers. The post HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance appeared first on Premium Times…
Tinubu joins US request seeking more time over release of ‘drug trafficking’ records
President Bola Tinubu has joined the United States department of justice’s request seeking an additional 10-day extension to… The post Tinubu joins US request seeking more time over release of ‘drug trafficking’ records appeared first on TheCable.
NOUN begins nationwide student health insurance, partners eight HMOs
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has commenced the implementation of the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance… The post NOUN begins nationwide student health insurance, partners eight HMOs appeared first on TheCable.
Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 5,021, Africa CDC says
By Our Correspondent ABUJA — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 5,021, with 2,378 deaths recorded in the country’s latest outbreak, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Wednesday. The…
Kano govt bans IV fluid, blood transfusion at patent medicine stores
She said the directive is aimed at protecting residents from unsafe and illegal medical practices and strengthening the regulation of private health facilities in the state. The post Kano govt bans IV fluid, blood transfusion at patent medicine stores appeared first on Premium…
WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak remains far from control
He described it as the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded and the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak to date. The post WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak remains far from control appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbers
According to NEMSAS, the emergency response system provides fast response, professional care and life-saving services, with first responders available 24 hours a day. The post FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbers appeared first on…
From theory to the lab: How two Nigerian brothers are changing science education in Africa
Davis and Emmanuel Eban founded Edugene – a science and biotechnology education startup. It is the first and only organisation in Africa to be admitted into the European Genomic Medicine Consortium By Sola Ogundipe Two Nigerian brothers, Davis and Emmanuel Eban, have taken their…
Drug regulation under threat as Lagos pharmacists decry manpower crisis
… Restrict access to dangerous drugs, Abayomi tells Lagos pharmacistsBy Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, Lagos State branch, has raised the alarm over a weakening drug regulatory system in the state, warning that shortage of pharmacists in key regulatory…
Early care vital to save premature babies — Neonatologist
By Sola Ogundipe Early intervention and how quickly babies can access facilities equipped to provide specialised newborn care can mean the difference between life and death, particularly for babies born prematurely or with serious medical complications. The warning is…
WHO raises alarm as Bundibugyo virus outbreak nears 5,000 cases
… 2,300 dead as epidemic spreads across 55 health zones in DRC … Says outbreak moving at “unprecedented speed” .. Two new vaccines enter human trials as response races against time By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday warned that the deadly Bundibugyo…
Sleeping on your left side may trigger more nightmares – Study
By Sola Ogundipe People who sleep on their left side may be more prone to nightmares than those who favour their right side, according to research that has revived interest in the relationship between sleeping position and the way the brain processes dreams. The findings come…
Oyo state primary healthcare board engages VIYA health Nigeria to expand access to WHO-preQualified DMPA SC (aka Self-Inject)
VIYA Health, the exclusive distributor of Incepta Pharmaceutical’s WHO PreQualified Family Planning solution, DMPA SC, in Nigeria, had… The post Oyo state primary healthcare board engages VIYA health Nigeria to expand access to WHO-preQualified DMPA SC (aka Self-Inject) appeared…
Nigeria’s health system at crossroads as Academy seeks urgent reforms
By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria must move swiftly to stem mass exodus of healthcare professionals, strengthen epidemic preparedness and step up efforts to reduce maternal deaths if it hopes to build a resilient health system, leading health experts have warned. The call came at the…
Young doctors need more than clinical skills to thrive – Ajayi
…Says mentoring essential for leadership, financial acumen By Sola Ogundipe Young Nigerian doctors have been admonished to acquire leadership, financial literacy, and strategic career abilities in addition to their clinical competence, in their quest to building successful…