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According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), four people have died from an unknown illness across six local government areas in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, announced this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The affected wards are Bargaja (22), Isa North (17), Isa South […]

World Tuberculosis Day: 2024 Every year on March 24th, the world observes World Tuberculosis Day, which is dedicated to raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eradicate this global health issue. As we mark this historic day, it is essential to point out the significance of tuberculosis awareness and the collaborative activities required for

The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Laboratory at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital has received the prestigious ISO 15189:2012 national accreditation, which is a game changer for Nigerian healthcare. This accreditation, issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria’s Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), is a significant step forward in the laboratory’s quest for medical diagnostic

According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Nigerian nurses and midwives must have at least two years of post-qualification work experience from the day their permanent practising licence is issued before their certificates may be certified by international nursing boards/councils. The above information was disclosed in a circular titled Revised Guidelines for

World Cancer Day is marked on February 4th each year to promote global awareness and battle the terrible impact of cancer. This programme, led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), strives to raise awareness of the disease’s complications while promoting education, prevention, and equal treatment access before World Cancer Day 2024. Let us look

World Hepatitis Day is a yearly event held on the 28th of July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and its detrimental effect on global health. As a result of its inception, this day has functioned as a platform for advocating action, drawing attention to the necessity for prevention, and pushing towards improved access to diagnosis

The Adamawa State Government has introduced a free cervical cancer vaccine available for women. The Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) announced the news during a meeting with healthcare partners in the state capital, Yola, on Tuesday. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been launched for routine immunisation, in conjunction with the routine

Every year on June 14th, World Blood Donor Day is observed to promote awareness about the significance of blood donation and to appreciate blood donors globally. Its goal is to promote voluntary, safe, and consistent blood donations to ensure an adequate supply of blood for individuals in need. The day additionally emphasizes the essential function

World Malaria Day is a worldwide healthcare community-wide campaign to promote awareness and eliminate this potentially fatal disease. Every year on April 25th. The day serves as a timely reminder of the need to address this global health issue and work to abolish malaria for good.Malaria is now a serious public health problem, primarily in

Ghana has become the first country in the world to approve using the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and produced by the Serum Institute of India. Utilising the adjuvant technology from Novavax, Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority granted a license to use the malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-MTM, created at the University of