NMA demands proper screening of travellers at all points of entry
Says govt must provide a support system for people under self-isolation By Chioma Obinna Worried about the ease of spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has appealed to the Federal and State Governments to ensure proper screening of travellers at all points of entry including land, sea, and […]
AS CORONA VIRUS RAGES… We are prepared to handle disease – NCDC
As global attention remains focused on the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus strain (2019nCoV) that has continued to spread across the world, the Federal Government says it is well positioned to handle cases of Coronavirus in the in the unlikely event that it is detected in Nigeria.
States working with FG, others to control Lassa fever — Governors’ Forum
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is working with the Federal Ministry of Health and other agencies to intensify efforts to control Lassa Fever in the country, as well prevent any case of the Coronavirus in the country. NGF Chairman and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end […]
Coronavirus: NCDC advises on how to keep safe
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is currently coordinating a multisectoral technical group that is assessing and managing the risk of importation of Coronavirus into the country. The information is in a public health advisory by NCDC on Wednesday. Coronavirus are viruses typically found in animals, ranging from livestock to household pets and wildlife […]
Lassa fever: NCDC confirms 14 deaths in 7 states
By Sola Ogundipe A total of 82 cases of Lassa fever including 14 deaths have been confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control, NCDC. Announcing the development in its Lassa fever Situation Report (Epi Week 02: 6th – 12th January 2020, the NCDC said that a total of 255 suspected cases were recorded. The […]
Nigeria intensifies focus on yellow fever elimination
Includes 3 new labs in national network By Sola Ogundipe Towards the goal of Yellow Fever elimination from Nigeria, the Federal government has announced the inclusion of three new laboratories into national yellow fever, measles, and rubella laboratory network. The three new laboratories are the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo, University of Nigeria Teaching […]
