Dr Tunji Morufu Alausa, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has announced a major initiative to enhance cancer care and treatment in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the development follows a key meeting with Mr Rafael Manuel Rossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday. The discussions centered on … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has warned of a looming surge in cases of Lassa fever in the country. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, saying that although the country had experienced a … Read more
Akwa Ibom State Government has recorded five cases of Mpox, warning residents to be wary of the disease. The State Government, while giving an update on the outbreak of Mpox on Friday, disclosed that five cases have been reported in some local government areas. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s Betrayal: Ex-Aide … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has unveiled the Reviewed National Standing Orders and the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Manual for Community Health Practitioners. The launch, which took place in Abuja, marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to enhance the health and well-being of Nigerians, particularly at the grassroots level, EKO … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, officially unveiled the Nigerian National Task Force Committee for Cervical Cancer Elimination at an inaugural ceremony held today. The development is a significant move towards combating cervical cancer in Nigeria. Addressing members of the newly-formed task force, Dr Alausa noted … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, has advocated for enhanced safety in the practice of herbal medicine across Nigeria. He made this call on Tuesday during his speech at the 2024 African Traditional Medicine Day celebration, held at the Education Hall of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja. … Read more
The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Morufu Tunji Alausa, has called on the leadership of federal tertiary hospitals across Nigeria to ensure the continuous functioning of hospitals despite the challenges posed by strikes. Speaking during the quarterly meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal … Read more
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has directed its members to resume work on Monday (today) after a seven-day nationwide warning strike embarked upon by its members over the abduction of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola. This followed the abduction of Popoola eight months ago. NARD said it would in the next three weeks … Read more
Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center based in Lagos, has published its 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering data from July 2023 to June 2024. The report unveils key findings about societal trends, economic influences, and shifting family dynamics within Nigeria. It reveals that paternity uncertainty continues to be a major … Read more
The Nigerian government has announced that Monkeypox (Mpox) vaccinations will commence on October 8, 2024. Remi Adeleke, Head of the Public Relations Unit at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), confirmed the start date in a statement released on Friday. The vaccination rollout is scheduled for October 3-6, 2024, to allow for the … Read more
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has attributed the incessant mass exodus of medical doctors out of the country to the insecurity that has ravaged the nation. Kogi State Chairman of NMA, Abubakar Hassan, stated this in Lokoja while speaking to journalists on the ongoing nationwide strike embarked upon by the association. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has expressed deep disappointment over the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors’ (NARD) decision to commence a seven-day warning strike. This action comes despite ongoing negotiations and multiple pleas from the Federal Government aimed at addressing the doctors’ concerns and maintaining industrial harmony. In a statement released by … Read more
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent but deadly threat that has taken root globally, with Nigeria being no exception. Alausa made this statement on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Taskforce on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in Nigeria, an event that marks a critical … Read more
The Federal Government has launched the National Taskforce on Antimicrobial Stewardship to combat the widespread misuse of antibiotics and the lack of adequate microbial sensitivity monitoring. During the inauguration of the 13-member taskforce in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, highlighted Nigeria’s alarming ranking in deaths linked to antimicrobial … Read more
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming. According to UNHCR, 42 suspected mpox cases have been detected in the South Kivu Province of … Read more
The Osun State Government has refuted the report of new M-Pox cases resurfacing in the Ilesa area of the state. The Director of Public Health in the state, Dr Akeem Bello, dismissed this claim on Monday in Osogbo, stating that only two cases had been recorded since January. “We have had only two cases this … Read more
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, in conjunction with Oasis Dental Clinic has inaugurated a dental clinic to enhance oral health. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo said this at the unveiling of the LASUTH/OASIS Dental Centre on Monday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra … Read more
The federal government has enlisted three of Nigeria’s top business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc—to lead renewed efforts in combating malaria through the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August … Read more
The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called off the indefinite strike it embarked upon to protest the kidnap of Dr Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala-based private practitioner. This contained in a statement by Dr Princeston Okam and Dr Ifeanyi Obiaeli, its Chairman and Secretary respectively, saying their decision followed the release … Read more
A case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in the Okoshe community of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State. Dr. Egbe Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, announced the confirmation on Sunday in Calabar, stating that the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja had verified the case. Dr. Ayuk explained in a press release that … Read more