Snake bite victims endangered as cost of anti-snake venom hits roof
The cost of treatment had risen drastically with many victims struggling to foot hospital bills.
The cost of treatment had risen drastically with many victims struggling to foot hospital bills.
If eventually established, it would be the second federal university in Plateau State after the University of Jos.
NAN reports that the shortage of the drug had led to several deaths in some snake-treatment centres.
During one of such peak snakebite periods last year, 250 victims died within three weeks in Plateau and Gombe states.
“Snakebites are more rampant at this period because of the heat."
Across the state, public primary health facilities are not delivering care
The senate calls for local production of the drugs.
A student died of Lassa Fever in Plateau State.
A student died and two others hospitalised for Lassa Fever.
Two other students have been hospitalised.
Briskila Dalung died in Jos on January 29 after a protracted illness.
INEC says elections for Pankshin North/South constituencies would hold Saturday.
All political parties and candidates that featured in the last election will feature in the supplementary elections.
The STF commander claimed 100 of the assailants were killed. The Special Task Force (STF), maintaining the peace in Plateau ...
NEMA said there is need to prevent spread of diseases. The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has appealed to relevant ...
Residents said the attack occurred on Wednesday night.
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