HEALTH

Kogi traces strange killer disease to gastroenteritis

Daily Dispatch August 20, 2017

The rampaging unknown disease which has killed many people in Kogi state has been diagnosed to be gastroenteritis. It is reported that more than 62 persons have been killed in two weeks when the situation came to limelight, but Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu, said on Sunday

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World Humanitarian Day: Obaseki salutes aid workers, seeks more support for war victims

Daily Dispatch August 20, 2017

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday called on leaders across the globe to increase donations to victims of conflicts and aid workers caring for them. Obaseki made the call as the world marked World Humanitarian Day, a day set aside by the United Nations to identify with civilian victims of wars and all […]

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Strange Disease: Kogi State government appeals for calm

Daily Dispatch August 19, 2017

The Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu, has appealed for calm over reports of a mysterious disease in the state. The commissioner, who denied that 62 people had died from the disease, told newsmen in Lokoja that those so far diagnosed were found to be suffering from gastroenteritis and Malaria. The News Agency […]

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NGO provides free treatment to 500 patients in Daura

Daily Dispatch August 18, 2017

Fatihu foundation, an NGO, on Friday commenced free treatment of 500 patients suffering from ear, nose and throat ailments in Daura Emirate, Katsina State. Alhaji Abba Yahaya-Baure, Director-General of the foundation, said this in Daura during the flag of the three-day exercise. He said 100 patients each from Daura, Sandamu, Baure, Zango and Maiadua Local […]

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Edo Government to Partner FG on HIV/AIDS Management

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2017

The Edo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Federal Government to close the existing gaps in the management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Governor Godwin Obaseki disclosed this when he played host to the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, who led a delegation of the […]

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Kogi government denies Lassa fever outbreak, as strange disease kills 50

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2017

Kogi State Government has debunked the reported outbreak of Lassa fever in the State. The Commissioner For Health in the State, Dr Saka Haruna spoke to newsmen over reported outbreak of a strange disease was spotted in Okunran, Okoloke and Isanlu-Esa all in Yagba West, Local Government Area of the state Dr Haruna while noting […]