NIGERIA – The Federal Government of Nigeria has reappointed Professor Jesse Otegbayo as the Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, for another four-year term.…
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Experts in Kano find unusual manifestation of diphtheria in a baby and teenager
NIGERIA – Experts at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital have found an unusual manifestation of diphtheria, a deadly throat disease, in the vagina of a baby and a 17-year-old girl…
Read More61 killed in diphtheria outbreak in Kano, Northern Nigeria – NCDC
NIGERIA – Kano State, in northern Nigeria, has been hit by a deadly outbreak of diphtheria infection, with 61 lives lost as of March 2, 2023. Diphtheria is a serious…
Read MoreWellaHealth to improve Nigeria’s health situtaion through basic insurance coverage
NIGERIA – WellaHealth, a technology-driven healthcare startup, has committed to make quality health care more affordable for the citizens, in a swift response to address the declining healthcare sector in…
Read MoreSuspected meningitis outbreak kills 38 in Jigawa state, Nothern Nigeria
NIGERIA – The Ministry of Health of Nigeria has confirmed that 38 people have died of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in Jigawa State, Nigeria. According to Dr Salisu Muazu, Permanent…
Read MoreZipline commences commercial deliveries of essential medical products in Nigeria
NIGERIA – Zipline, a global leader in instant logistics and deliveries, has announced the beginning of its commercial deliveries of essential medical products to health facilities within Cross River State…
Read MoreOCHA launches US$1.3B appeal to respond to catastrophic conditions in Nigeria
NIGERIA – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has launched US$1.3 billion appeal to help six million people severely affected by conflict, disease, and disaster…
Read MoreNNMDA receives ISO Certification, launches research laboratory complex
NIGERIA – Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) has launched a research laboratory complex and received an ISO Certification, boosting herbal medicines production in Nigeria. This will facilitate global best…
Read MoreNigerian e-health startup Famasi secures pre-seed round of investment
NIGERIA – Famasi, a Nigerian e-health startup that began as a medicine management service but has since broadened its mission to include creating pharmacy infrastructure to grow digital health, has…
Read MoreExpert Review Committee express optimism in end of polio in Nigeria
NIGERIA – The 39th Expert Review Committee (ERC) for Polio Eradication and Routine Immunization has expressed optimism that the Nigerian programme is on course to stop the transmission of the…
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