Low Level Of Immunization Coverage Worries Health Experts

HealthNewsVaccinationLow Level Of Immunization Coverage Worries Health Experts

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 15, 2021

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Federal Government to continue with routine immunization so as to avoid a resurgence or importation of polio disease. Nigeria was certified polio-free last August by the World Health Organization (WHO while Afghanistan and Pakistan are still endemic of the disease. Communication for Development (C4D) Specialist with UNICEF, Elizabeth Onitolo said at a media dialogue in Yola, Adamawa State for reporters on routine Immunization and COVID-19 vaccination...

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FG to Create Emergency Ambulance Services

HealthNewsWellnessFG to Create Emergency Ambulance Services

Beloved John (Staff Writer)April 15, 2021

A National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) has been introduced by the FG to improve access to emergency healthcare. Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, indicated this while speaking at the 2021 first quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Reproductive, Maternal Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Elderly Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAEH+N), which held on Tuesday, in Abuja. According to the minister, the move is to ensure that there is a 50% drop in mortality rate, and...

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Over 1.2 Million Children Yet to Be Immunised in Nigeria -UNICEF

CoronavirusHealthNewsOver 1.2 Million Children Yet to Be Immunised in Nigeria -UNICEF

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 14, 2021

YOLA — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says no fewer than 1.2 million children in Nigeria are yet to be immunised. The figure accounts for about six per cent of 20 million children globally who are yet to be vaccinated. Mrs. Folashade Adebayo, UNICEF’s Communication Officer, made the disclosure in Yola on Wednesday, at an ongoing “Media Dialogue On Routine Immunisation, Post Polio Certification, and COVID-19 Vaccination”. The meeting was organised by The Child...

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WHO Tasks Media On Increased Awareness On COVID-19 Vaccine

CoronavirusHealthNigeriaWHO Tasks Media On Increased Awareness On COVID-19 Vaccine

PilotnewsApril 13, 2021

YOLA — Mr. Friday Igbinovia, Coordinator, World Health Organisation (WHO), Adamawa, on Tuesday urged the media to create more awareness on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines in the country. Igbinovia made the call at “A Three-Day Media Dialogue On Routine Immunisation, Post Polio Certification and COVID-19 Vaccination” in Yola organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in collaboration with UNICEF. He said that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and should be taken...

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Kano State Consumer Protection Council Shut Down 6 Restaurants

HealthWellnessKano State Consumer Protection Council Shut Down 6 Restaurants

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2021

Workers in six restaurants in Kano state have been tested positive for Hepatitis B, as such all the affected eateries and bakeries have been closed by the Kano State Consumer Protection Council. The Acting Managing Director of the Council, Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi disclosed this at a press conference in the state on Sunday, adding that measures have been put in place to prosecute violators of a directive stipulating a clear Health Certificate before operating...

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Resident Doctors Suspend Strike After 10 Days

HealthLabourResident Doctors Suspend Strike After 10 Days

Beloved John (Staff Writer)April 11, 2021

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended it 10 days old strike after reaching an agreement with the FG. The association signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Friday after a conciliatory meeting between representatives of the federal government and those of NARD. During the meeting, the federal government promised to address NARD’s 13-point demands including salary arrears and owed allowances. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, president of the association, confirmed the development on Saturday. Also,...

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House of Reps Set Up Panel to Resolve Complaints of Resident Doctors

HealthLabourNewsHouse of Reps Set Up Panel to Resolve Complaints of Resident Doctors

Beloved John (Staff Writer)April 10, 2021

The House of Representatives committee on health care services has created a panel to address the issues raised by the resident doctors. Tanko Sununu, chairman of the committee, announced the development after a closed-door meeting with the doctors on Friday. He affirmed that the committees will ensure that complaints made by the resident doctors are resolved. Resident doctors had embarked on an indefinite strike on April 1 over the failure of the government to address...

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COVID-19:Senate Amaze Over Metamorphosis Of Task Force To Steering Committee

HealthNewsNigeriaCOVID-19:Senate Amaze Over Metamorphosis Of Task Force To Steering Committee

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 9, 2021

The Senate Committee on Health said on Thursday says the Presidency should have consulted the National Assembly before converting the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to the Presidential Steering Committee. Chairman of the Senate panel, Yahaya Oloriegbe, stated these during a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Mubi, Adamawa State. “I was listening to the radio yesterday (Wednesday) and I heard that the PTF (on COVID-19) has been...

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Bird Flu Hits 7 States, As Cholera Reported In 8 States in Nigeria

HealthNewsNigeriaWellnessBird Flu Hits 7 States, As Cholera Reported In 8 States in Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 7, 2021

The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has said Kano, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger states have reported confirmed human cases of Avian Influenza H5N1, also called “Bird flu”. Avian Influenza has strains of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds but can also infect humans. NCDC Boss disclosed this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, while giving highlights of the...

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Sultan Turbans More Than 20 Persons With Traditional Titles Of Sokoto Caliphate

Culture & TraditionLifestyleNewsSultan Turbans More Than 20 Persons With Traditional Titles Of Sokoto Caliphate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 5, 2021

No fewer than 20 dignitaries, including three sons of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, late Ibrahim Dasuki were on Sunday turbaned with traditional titles of the caliphate by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. The event was a unique one, making it the first of its kind in the history of the caliphate. Addressing the gathering, the Sultan said that the event was historic as it retraced the footprints of the late Othman...

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