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NMA President Blames Government for Brain Drain Among Health Professionals

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The National Medical Association (NMA) has blamed the government for the brain drain among health professionals in Nigeria. NMA President Bala Audu made this statement during a press conference commemorating the 2024 National Physicians’ Week. According to Audu, the mass exodus of health professionals, known as the “brain drain,” is not just a result of […]

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WHO postpones Polio vaccination drive in Northern Gaz due to violence

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has postponed the final phase of a child polio vaccination drive in northern Gaza due to “intense bombardment” and “escalating violence.” The second round of vaccinations, targeting 119,279 children, was scheduled to begin but was compelled to be delayed. The vaccination campaign began after Gaza confirmed its first polio case

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Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC records 1,025 cases, 174 deaths

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,025 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 174 deaths across 28 states and 128 local government areas nationwide. The cases were recorded between January 1 and October 6, 2024. The affected states include Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi, which account for 68% of all confirmed

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Global efforts to combat Malaria face funding crisis

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The RBM Partnership to End Malaria, a United Nations-hosted entity, has urged governments and stakeholders to increase funding to combat malaria. This call follows a new report by the Malaria Atlas Project, which warns of 112 million additional malaria cases and 280,700 deaths across three years if funding remains stagnant. Dr. Adekunle Charles, CEO of

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Cholera Outbreak in Adamawa Claims 12 Lives, 304 Hospitalized

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A recent cholera outbreak in Adamawa State, Nigeria, has resulted in 12 deaths and 304 hospitalizations, according to Chief Felix Tangwami, the state’s Commissioner for Health. The outbreak, confirmed last week, initially reported 10 deaths and 76 hospitalizations. The affected local government areas include Girei, Furore, Yola-South, and Yola-North. Since the outbreak began two weeks

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Mpox Infections Higher Among Males in Nigeria

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According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), males account for 67% of Mpox cases recorded in Nigeria since January 2024. The NCDC reports that men have been predominantly affected, making up approximately 70% of the 6,001 suspected and confirmed Mpox cases since September 2017. Children under five years old are the

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Nursing Council Reopens Verification Portal for Nurses and Midwives

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal on its website, allowing nurses and midwives to submit verification requests. The portal was reopened on Friday, September 14, 2024. The verification portal was previously deactivated in February, causing difficulties for nurses and midwives working abroad. Many were forced to return to

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Breaking: Mpox Cases Rise to 67 in 23 Nigerian states, NCDC Confirms. See The States

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 67 cases of Mpox from 1,031 suspected cases in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The affected states and their respective number of confirmed cases are: Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the NCDC, stated that the agency is enhancing surveillance to ensure

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WHO Authorizes Vaccine Procurement for Mpox Prevention

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized Gavi and UNICEF to procure vaccines for mpox prevention, pending the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) decision. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus emphasized that vaccines are a crucial tool, but not the only one, in stopping outbreaks and saving lives. For years, WHO has supported affected countries in Africa

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I’m Alive Today Because My Only Brother Gave Me One Of His Kidneys; Says Omori

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Popular Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, TG Omori, has revealed that he underwent a kidney transplant and is grateful to his brother for donating one of his kidneys. Omori shared the news on his social media account, expressing his appreciation for his brother’s selfless act. “I’m only alive because my only brother gave me

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