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Falana to Health Minister: Take over Ebola task force

Falana to Health Minister: Take over Ebola task force

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, to take over the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats following the confirmation of an imported case of the disease in Nigeria. Falana, in a statement, recalled that […]
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Self-care key to curbing Nigeria’s rising disease burden — Experts

Self-care key to curbing Nigeria’s rising disease burden — Experts

… Say hospitals can’t cope if Nigerians ignore prevention, rational drug useBy Chioma Obinna As Nigeria battles a growing burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases, health experts have called for an urgent shift from hospital-centred healthcare to preventive self-care, warning that the country’s health system and household finances cannot withstand the rising cost of treating […]

NCDC takes over Nasarawa office, plans N400m remodeling

NCDC takes over Nasarawa office, plans N400m remodeling

By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA: The North Central Development Commission, NCDC, has taken over its headquarters complex donated by the Nasarawa State Government and commenced plans to remodel the facility at a cost of over N400 million. Speaking after conducting journalists round the facility on Wednesday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, […]

Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi

Diphtheria: No outbreak in Lagos – Abayomi

… Says 53 suspected cases recorded this year… Urges parents to complete children’s 3 immunization dosesBy Chioma Obinna The Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday raised its disease surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria, warning residents not to panic but to remain vigilant as the outbreak continues to spread in parts of […]