Category: Health
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Red Cross Lagos seeks 2,000 pints of blood in 2023
Red Cross Lagos seeks 2,000 pints of blood in 2023 A blood donor By Joan Odafe The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos State Branch, has embarked on a blood drive as part of the organisation’s efforts to raise 2,000 pints of blood in 2023. The NRCS Lagos branch Secretary, Mr Olakunle Lasisi,…
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SFH retreat will rewrite constructs of Africa health system
SFH retreat will rewrite constructs of Africa health system The Society for Family Health (SFH) , an NGO, says its international retreat on Monday will among other issues rewrite the constructs of the Africa health system. This is with a clear focus on stronger partnership, forward thinking science and an untiring commitment…
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Gombe State records its index Lassa fever case
Gombe State records its index Lassa fever case Gombe State has recorded its index case of Lassa fever. Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, said in Gombe on Wednesday that the lady travelled to Wukari in Taraba during the 2022 Christmas season. “On her return to Gombe, she started running temperature and was admitted…
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Enugu Govt. partners ACOMIN to fight malaria, infectious diseases
Enugu Govt. partners ACOMIN to fight malaria, infectious diseases Enugu State Government says it will partner a group, the Association of Civil Society Organisations in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN), to end infectious diseases in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Emmanuel Obi, disclosed this on Wednesday when ACOMIN, Enugu Chapter,…
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Persons with disabilities call for inclusion in creative industry
Persons with disabilities call for inclusion in creative industry Artists and creatives persons with disabilities have called on government and stakeholders in the arts and creative industry for inclusivity and opportunities to contribute their quota to nation building. They made the call at a focus group discussion where 50 persons with disabilities participated…
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WHO has not informed us of deadly China flu – Ehanire
WHO has not informed us of deadly China flu – Ehanire The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says though the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other world health bodies had not informed Nigeria of any deadly flu from China, the Federal Government is on the lookout for any occurrence. He said this…
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Provide prompt response to victims of SGBV – NGO urges healthcare workers
Provide prompt response to victims of SGBV – NGO urges healthcare workers By Ruth Oketunde The Abiodun Essiet Initiative for Girls (AEIG) has called on healthcare workers to provide prompt response to victims of sexual and gender-based violence in their health facilities. Mrs Abiodun Essiet, Executive Director, AEIG, made the call at a one-day capacity…
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Buni enrolls 100 indigents in healthcare scheme
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has sponsored the enrollment of 100 poor and vulnerable people under ‘Expanded Healthcare Services Scheme’ in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Lawan Gana disclosed this at the inauguration of the exercise on Monday in Damaturu. He said the governor inaugurated the Yobe State Expanded Healthcare Services Scheme…
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Commission takes medical outreach to IDPs, targets 275 persons
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) on Friday took a medical outreach to persons of concern at Waru IDPs camp as part of its social responsibility. The Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, at the event on Friday said the commission targeted no fewer than 275 persons of concern to…
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Bayelsa State joins the world to mark AIDS Day
By Our correspondent Every 1st of December is set aside to mark the World AIDS Day. It is a day to remember those who died from AIDS related illnesses and to offer support to those living with HIV. Here in Bayelsa state, several activities were put together by the Bayelsa State Agency for…