Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines have been administered to 484,761 girls from October to December 2023 by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB). HPV is a viral infection commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). It is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, Permanent Secretary of the board who disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos, explained that the girls were inoculated during the Phase 1...

The project coordinator Jigawa state COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (JCARES) and desk officers of the programme in 27 local government areas of the state have been suspended over alleged misappropriation and contract abuse. Also suspended are the provosts, registrars, and bursars of the College of Health Science, Jahun, and the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Birnin Kudu. Alhaji Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, while briefing newsmen in Dutse...

The Adamawa State Government through the Ministry of Health on Thursday sealed eight private Health Training Institutions in the state for operating without being licensed. The affected institutions are Fat-Hur-Rahman College of Health Sciences and Technology, Wuro Hausa Yola, College of Health Technology, Almashkur International Academy Yola, and School of Health Technology Kazaure, Dougirei Jimeta Yola. Others are Savannah Model College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jimeta-Yola, Jimeta Central College of Health Science and Technology,...

The former Governor of Anambra state and Labour Party 2023 Presidential candidate in Nigeria, Peter Obi calls on well-meaning Nigerians and donor agencies to continue to support the health and education sectors in pulling the Nigerian populace out of poverty. Peter Obi stated this when he visited the Immaculate Heart Specialist Hospital in Nkpor, Anambra State where he presented a cheque in favor of the hospital for improving healthcare delivery to the people. Presenting the...

Due to the negative effects on people’s health caused by tobacco smoking, Pella District in Hong’s local government area has stepped up measures against the act. The District Head, Alhaji Saleh Mamman Daksiri disclosed this, said one of the culprits has served a prison term in that regard, and reminded parents of their responsibility of ensuring that their children do not indulge in smoking. He applauded Njir Hoba for sensitizing the public to the dangers...

Nurses working at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, protested against an Due to alleged exclusion from the 2023 promotion carried out by the Federal Ministry of Health, Nurses working at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday staged a protest over the issue. The nurses under the umbrella body of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) described harsh working conditions and urged the management...

Due to the unhygienic condition of Yolde Pate Correctional Centre in Yola South local government area of Adamawa State, 51 inmates have been confirmed with scabies disease. The authority said the affected inmates have been isolated. Scabies is a highly infectious disease transmitted from human to human. Findings showed that the affected victims were some that were confined in the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, at the state police headquarters. Yolde-Pate New Medium Security Custodial Centre has a capacity...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State and has officially declared a state of alert in response to that. The NCDC, in collaboration with the National Emerging Viral Hemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group (NEVHD-TWG), has conducted a rapid risk assessment to guide preparedness efforts. NCDC noted that while the current risk level is considered moderate, there is need for vigilance due to the...

The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu has shown concern over the alarming statistics of over 120,000 new cancer cases reported yearly in Nigeria. Aliyu expressed concern over the incidence and mortality rates, and expressed NICRAT’s commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to disrupt the impact of cancer through heightened awareness, improved access to treatment, and extensive research efforts. Speaking at the At the 7th Annual Conference...