Category: World Health Organisation (WHO)

Nigeria first to introduce new vaccine against meningitis

Nigeria recorded 1,742 suspected meningitis cases, including 101 confirmed cases and 153 deaths in seven states between 1 October 2023 and 11 March. The post Nigeria first to introduce new vaccine against meningitis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

UN raises alarm over famine in Sudan

After nearly a year of brutal civil war between rival militaries in Sudan, food production has been hit and communities face acute shortage of other essential resources such as water and fuel. The post UN raises alarm over famine in Sudan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

‘Lagos may increase tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce disease burden’

The state health commissioner reasoned that funds raised through such a policy could be channeled specifically to the areas of the consequence of those consumptions. The post ‘Lagos may increase tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce disease burden’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Rotary President visits Nigeria, offers $7m grant for disease prevention

Rotary had two months ago given US$14 million to Nigeria, through the World Health Organisation (WHO), for technical assistance on polio surveillance The post Rotary President visits Nigeria, offers $7m grant for disease prevention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Treatment of FGM complications cost health systems $1.4 billion per year — WHO

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM is marked on 6 February of every year and the theme of 2024 is: “Her Voice. Her Future.” The post Treatment of FGM complications cost health systems $1.4 billion per year — WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Over 50% of imported pharmaceutical certificates in Nigeria fake – NAFDAC

According to NAFDAC, substandard and falsified products threaten access to safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines. The post Over 50% of imported pharmaceutical certificates in Nigeria fake – NAFDAC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Nigerian doctors demand laws criminalising assault on health workers

The NEC resolved that any assault case on our members will result in immediate disengagement from all services. The post Nigerian doctors demand laws criminalising assault on health workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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