HEALTH

U.S. Donates 10,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccines

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2024

United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated 10,000 doses of the mpox (formerly referred to as “Monkeypox”) vaccine to its Nigerian counterpart to support the nation’s ongoing efforts to respond to the current mpox outbreak. Mpox is an

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Presidency: Only Borno pays 30% monthly bonus for rural health workers

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2024

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Health, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Annas has revealed that only Borno State has implemented the 30% bonus allowance for health personnel working in rural areas. The bonus, which is 30% of the total monthly pay, is paid to all rural health workers in Borno, and it aims […]

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Zulum approves N200m for sponsorship of residency for 150 medical doctors

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2024

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N200 million to support about 150 medical doctors to attend a residency programme and obtain a broad range of medical knowledge, basic clinical skills, and supervised experience practising medicine in various fields. Zulum, who is a fellow of the postgraduate medical school, announced the […]

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Government advised to fight malaria beyond distribution of mosquito nets

Daily Dispatch August 20, 2024

The fight against malaria in the country should not stop at distribution of mosquito nets, the Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has advised government, stating that at stakeholders at all levels should implement other preventive measures against the disease. Speaking at the commemoration of World Mosquito Day at Jahi II community in Abuja on […]

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NASFAT women donate 30-bed healthcare center to Fountain University

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2024

In a heartwarming act of service, NASFAT Women, a remarkable women arm of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, delivered a transformative gift to Fountain University, Osogbo—a 30-bed healthcare center. This donation underscores the organization’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of the university community and beyond, emphasizing the critical link between health

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Nigeria records 39 mpox, 5,951 cholera cases

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2024

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said Nigeria had recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of mpox and zero deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory from the beginning of 2024. The NCDC Director General, Dr Jide Idris, who disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja, also […]