WHO boosts preparedness for Ebola-related virus in 3 countries
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation (WHO) has intensified preparedness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Djibouti, Somalia and Sudan following outbreaks in the Democratic l of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as well as the confirmation of an imported case in Nairobi, Kenya. Although no case has been confirmed in the WHO Eastern […]
PSN tasks Nigerian pharmaceutical, scientific researchers on Ebola virus
NIGERIAN pharmaceutical and scientific researchers have been tasked to respond to the public health concern brought about by the Ebola Virus Disease through intense research and development to identify a vaccine to prevent infection with the disease.
‘We’re in the middle of largest Ebola outbreak ever’
As at August 7, 2014, there were nine cases (two probable, seven suspect) on Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria and two deaths.All nine cases have been known primary contacts of the index case in Nigeria, Mr Sawyer. At this point therefore, as far as we know, while there has been transmission in Nigeria, it is […]
Ebola: Spare a thought for health workers at risk
Ebola, the dreaded disease that has no known cure has come knocking on the door of the Nigerian nation and thus the dilapidated health system has no choice but to answer.
SFH promoted exclusive breastfeeding
This year’s World Breastfeeding Week themed “Breastfeeding: a winning goal for life” by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, focused on activities that lay emphasis on protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding of infants and young children.
With mobile health insurance, every Nigerian’ll be covered — Thomas
The Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. ‘Femi Thomas has stated that the National Mobile Health Insurance Programme (NMHIP) is a game changer that will revolutionise the industry and establish the Scheme as the heart beat of the health sector.
