News Reports
Buhari ‘orders’ State House hospital reverts to serving only first, second families, staff
State House staff will also use the facility, but the presidency says the clinic has been overstretched and other Nigerians will be shut out.
Residents groan as water scarcity hits Lokoja
The state government has shut down the greater Lokoja water treatment plant since March 27 as a result of electro-mechanical problems.
Etsako West LG records 12 deaths, 871 cases of Lassa fever in 3 months – Official
Edo State has the highest number of persons infected with the disease with Etsako West the worst hit, the official said.
Untreated, recurrent STIs increase risk of HIV infection – Experts
WHO estimates that more than a million people across the world acquire STI every day
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Stop giving antimalarials to children not diagnosed with malaria — Pediatrician
“It is drug abuse and there is a greater chance of the parasite developing resistance to the drugs if it is done regularly.
More Lassa fever deaths, exit of Nasarawa’s specialist doctors, other major health stories last week
Five new deaths were recorded from Lassa Fever in three states.
Lead Poisoning: Over 150 affected children still undergoing treatment in Zamfara – NGO
In 2010, an unprecedented outbreak of lead poisoning was discovered in Zamfara, in which no fewer than 400 children died.
Lassa Fever: Five new deaths recorded in three states
The states affected are Edo, Ondo and Bauchi.
Specialist doctors are leaving Nasarawa State – Official
About 10 consultant physicians had left the service of the state government since June 2018.
Health perspective of Cyclone Idai
The WHO estimates that at least $38 million is needed over the next three months in Mozambique, to cover health responses to Cyclone Idai.
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Infant teething not associated with diarrhoea – Paediatrician
The doctor criticises the common belief by mothers that infant teething comes with diarrhoea.
A new drug promises to lower risks of asthma attack
A recent study shows that a gamechanger drug called Fevipiprant promises to lower patients’ risks of suffering an asthma attack and being admitted to a hospital.
Diseases cost Africa $2.4 trillion a year – WHO
Noncommunicable diseases are driving the loss in GDP by 37% of the total loss.
North Korean physiotherapist kidnapped in Nigeria
The victim, a North Korean, was identified as Jeng Sunail.
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UNICEF trains Katsina women on production of reusable pads
A 2015 research showed a large number of women and girls lack information to support hygiene management in parts of Nigeria.
World TB Day: Experts want more funding to fight disease in Nigeria
They say the government should provide treatment equipment in each local government area in the country.
Major health news last week
Experts say eceiving vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) during childhood does not totally cover an individual from getting infected with the disease.
World TB Day: Use your money to provide adequate care, WHO urges African leaders
The global health agency says current spending in Africa is below the levels required to end the epidemic by the 2020 end date of the Sustainable Development Goals.
23 new Lassa fever cases confirmed in Nigeria
The disease has killed at least 114 people in the country this year.
Drug-resistant TB: a new study offers new hope
One of the biggest blocks to beating the epidemic is the growing resistance to drugs that have previously cured TB.
WHO paves way for stronger international human gene-editing regulations
Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
Tuberculosis: Aisha Buhari urges Nigerians to go for test
In 2017 and 2018, 104,904 and 106,533 cases of TB respectively were reported in Nigeria. Officials said only a quarter of cases are reported in the country.
WHO unveils new measures for TB eradication
TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious killer disease.
Edo gets new Lassa fever treatment centre, spends N100m on equipment
Edo is one of the states in Nigeria endemic for Lassa fever with over 700 suspected cases
Why Nigerian govt cannot fund citizens health needs – Official
Expert urges Nigeria to start making plans to involve the private sector in health financing and service provision.