Health
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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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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The Kano State Government has distributed 88 motorcycles and five operational vehicles to support the movement of front-line health workers in the implementation of various health programs in the state. The distribution ceremony took place at the Government House in Kano. The vehicles and motorcycles are intended to facilitate the transportation of program commodities and
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Cross River State Government to strengthen its surveillance mechanisms against mpox, citing increased vulnerability due to the state’s unique risk factors. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Ukam Edadi, emphasized the importance of proactive measures, given the state’s status as a major tourist destination with vast forest
People can contract mpox from contaminated objects such as clothing or linens, through sharps injuries in health care, or in community setting such as tattoo parlours.
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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can infect humans and various animals. The ongoing outbreak is attributed to Clade I, a strain capable of sexual transmission, which may result in more severe illness and has a fatality rate of up to 10% among those infected. Typical symptoms include a rash that
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Akin Jimoh, Program Director of Development Communications Network (DEVCOMS), has emphasized the importance of modern family planning methods, citing the high failure rate of traditional methods. According to Jimoh, traditional methods have a failure rate of over 50%, whereas modern methods are more effective and tailored to individual needs. During a courtesy visit to Punch
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the government to secure the release of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a member who was kidnapped seven months ago. The association is demanding unconditional release and threatening industrial action if their demand is not met. Dr. Popoola was abducted on December 27, 2023,
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The Kaduna State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has suspended its five-day warning strike, which began on July 8, 2024. The strike was called to demand improved welfare packages for nurses. The union’s Chairman, Ishaku Yahaya, announced the suspension in a statement, citing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with
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As part of its Project 111 Fibroid Awareness Campaign, Access Bank’s Retail Banking Team will provide free fibroid surgery to 100 women across Nigeria. The initiative aims to raise awareness and support for women affected by fibroids, a condition that affects 70-80% of women but has a low awareness rate. The campaign, which runs throughout
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