Tag: Ministry of Health

NCDC places Nigerians on alert over Diphtheria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said it has responded to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano states and is monitoring the situation in Osun…

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FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu; Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG recruits Lawyers to defend EkweremaduLagos state releases policy document on AbortionsNiger State declares public holiday to collect PVCDisciplinary cases against 130 Senior Police Officers to be reviewed by FDCSenate…

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The Big 5: Saraki challenges Jega to list corrupt Senators, Health Minister insists no pay for striking health workers and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance,…

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[The Alausa Blog] Olamide definitely learnt a few things from partnering with LASG

Last week, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission placed a futile ban on Olamide's latest video, Wo - which has managed to floor every other "summer song" prediction despite a rather late…

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Opinion: Wo! The Federal Ministry of Health must be drunk on its self-importance

by Micheal Ace I have said it countless times and I will repeat it: Nigeria has lost the moon while counting the stars. The Federal Ministry of Health recently took…

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Olamide responds to the Ministry of Health’s ban on “Wo”

Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, says he had no intention of promoting tobacco in the music video for his new single Wo. In a statement released on Twitter on Sunday, the…

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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos State Ministry of health dismisses online advert

The Lagos state Ministry of health has put out a disclaimer in response to certain publications making rounds on the internet.  The attention of the Ministry of Health has been…

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Test fever patients for Ebola, ministry tells health officials

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has asked every health official in the country to test every fever patient, showing symptoms of bleeding for the Ebola Virus Disease. The Minister…

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The YNaija Cover – the 16th of February

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Opinion: Why is the Ministry of Health spending my money on condoms?

by Dani Ajonu As the National Assembly (NASS) considers the 2017 budget, an item  under the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) submission proposes to spend ₦915 million for the provision and distribution…

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FG begins probe into HIV/AIDS cure claims by Nigerian Professor

The Federal Ministry of Health on Friday said it has requested details of the claimed cure for HIV/AIDS by a Professor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Abia State.…

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Lagos govt warns against cholera outbreak, gives possible solutions

The Lagos State government is warning against cholera outbreak as 45 cases of the disease have been recorded at Isolo Local Council Development Area of the state. Suspected cases recorded were…

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Free surgery for poor Nigerians, others

The Federal government would on Sunday commence the provision of free surgery to 10,000 poor and needy Nigerians who are registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme. The Federal ministry…

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Our party is not in power to lament – Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomole has called upon the Federal Government to join hands in the fight to kick quackery out of the medical profession. The governor sad this when the Minister…

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Blame Lord Lugard for the problems and challenges facing Nigeria – Walter Carrington

by Kolapo Olapoju A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, has stated that the problems and enormous challenges facing Nigeria as a nation, can be traced back to…

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Why did the FG sack all resident doctors in Nigeria? [FIND OUT]

The federal government has explained why it ordered the immediate sack of resident doctors in federal hospitals as well as the suspension of residency programmes in teaching hospitals. A statement from…

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Liberian minister admits the government knew about Patrick Sawyer

by Hauwa Gambo The intrigue around the entry of Liberian-American Patrick Sawyer into Nigeria, bringing with him the dreaded Ebola virus is not about to end, with new revelations delay…

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Don’t bring Ebola virus here: T.B Joshua warns victims to stay in their countries

by Kolapo Olapoju   Following the visit of officials of the Federal and Lagos state health ministry to his church on Sunday, 3 August, over the Ebola virus spread, T.B…

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Lagos State Health Ministry says no Nigerian has been infected with Ebola virus

by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, 28 July, the Lagos State Government announced that 59 people residents of the state came in contact with Patrick Sawyer, the 40-year-old Liberian who died…

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Strike: Health minister to negotiate with striking health workers

by 'Jola Sotubo A resolution might be in sight for the ongoing strike which has crippled the medical sector in the country. According to reports, the Ministry of Health is…

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