Burundi announces 1st polio outbreak in 30 years – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says health authorities in Burundi have detected eight samples of polio, officially declaring the landlocked African nation’s first outbreak in more than 30 years.
Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against cervical cancer – WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) says Nigeria targets 7.7million girls as it introduces the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) into its routine immunisation system.
Experts demand data collection to optimise vaccine uptake in Nigeria
Experts have pushed for improved data collection to optimise vaccine uptake in Nigeria.
NCDC Confirms Additional 13 New Cases of Lassa Fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed 13 additional new cases of Lassa fever in seven days from five states,which were; Ondo, Edo, Kogi, Ebonyi and Imo.
Paediatrician counsels parents, caregivers on Down syndrome
A child health expert, Dr Cecilia Ojukwu, has urged parents and caregivers to show adequate care and love to children living with Down syndrome.
Tinubu appoints new Chief Medical Directors for FG hospitals
The presidency has on announced the appointment of Chief Medical Directors for six different federal government-owned hospitals across Nigeria.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the...
