HEALTH

[BREAKING] Monkeypox hits Bayelsa, medical doctor, 10 others quarantined

Daily Dispatch October 4, 2017

Fear has gripped the residents of Bayelsa State as a deadly viral epidemic known as “monkeypox” has broken out in the state. According to the World Health Organisation, monkeypox is a rare disease that occurs primarily in remote parts of Central and West Africa, near tropical rainforests. “The

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We spend close to N2 million monthly on MRI scan machine- State House Perm Sec

Daily Dispatch October 4, 2017

The State House Medical Centre, which currently offers free medical services to patients, will be repositioned to offer qualitative and efficient services, the Permanent Secretary, State House, Jalal Arabi, has said. Reacting to a recent media report on the state of the Medical Centre, the Permanent Secretary said the management will among other things seek […]

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Kwara records 147 cases of measles in 9 months – WHO

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2017

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said 147 cases of measles have been recorded in Kwara between January and August, this year. The WHO’s measles Focal Person for Kwara, Dr Wole Adaramola, disclosed this during a Level Training of Trainers on Measles Microplan on Tuesday in Ilorin. He said: “Between the months of January […]

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Nigeria has highest number of malnourished children – Zainab Ahmed

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2017

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, said that the nation has the highest number of mal-nourished children. Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, stated this at the flag-off ceremony of 2017 Nigeria Nutrition week themed “Improved Nutrition and Empowerment”. The minister, while commemorating the week, said a number of activities had been articulated

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Paracetamol, Cotton wools Unavailable as Drugs Scarcity Hits State House Clinic

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2017

Lack of drugs and equipment at the State House Medical Centre continues to keep patients at groaning state. The clinic is meant to serve Nigeria’s president, vice president and their families as well as employees of the Presidency and other privileged individuals. According to Daily Trust report sources, multiple sources at the clinic revealed that […]

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Resident doctors begin strike in Kaduna

Daily Dispatch October 3, 2017

Residents doctors in Kaduna State have began an indefinite strike on Tuesday over “sorry state” of healthcare facilities in state government hospitals. Dr. Joseph Jokshan, President, Association of Resident Doctors in the state, said at a press briefing Monday night in Kaduna that the state government had not responded to any of the doctors’ demands […]