HEALTH

29 killed as yellow fever ravages Bauchi

Daily Dispatch November 7, 2019

Twenty-nine people have died so far in Bauchi state following the outbreak of yellow fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHDA), gave the death toll on Thursday. “We

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Buhari tasks NMA on quality healthcare services

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to seek better ways of improving healthcare service delivery to Nigerians. He gave the task at the second National Health Summit (NHS) and the 25th Commonwealth Medical Association Triennial Conference on Tuesday in Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the conference […]

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Makinde inaugurates State’s agency for AIDS control

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2019

  …says abstinence still best way to control AIDS Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Board of the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), noting that dealing with the scourge of AIDS “is of utmost importance to his administration.” Governor Makinde stated that though there had been some […]

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Investment in health sector will reposition Edo as destination for medical tourism – Obaseki

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2019

By ABIODUN JIMOH The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the renewed investment in the state’s healthcare system by the state government in collaboration with the private sector would make Edo State the preferred destination for medical tourism. Governor Obaseki said this at the official commissioning of Benin Medical Care (BMC) Hospital […]

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EFCC goes after doctors issuing fake medical reports

Daily Dispatch November 1, 2019

The Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will extend its investigation to doctors that issue fake medical reports to those facing prosecution for alleged economic and financial crimes. Acting Chairman of the commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, disclosed this at an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja on Friday. “We will extend our investigation […]

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Killer disease hits 117 Lagosians, LASG raises alarm

Daily Dispatch October 31, 2019

A killer disease known as gastroenteritis has invaded Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, with 117 residents of the state affected by the disease. Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract—the stomach and small intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Fever, lack of energy and dehydration may also