HEALTH

Ogun to include cervical cancer vaccination in immunization schedule

Daily Dispatch July 14, 2023

In its determination to reduce the impact of cervical cancer and other related cancers caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), improve their well-being, and protect young girls in their later age, the Ogun State Government in collaboration with development partners in the health sector is set

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FG Says Over 3.5 million Children Suffer from Diarrhea

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2023

The federal government has revealed that more than 3.5 million children suffer from diarrheal diseases, calling for improved hygiene from Nigerians. Speaking at the Year’s National Environmental Sanitation Day (NESD), the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mr Ibrahim Yusufu lamented that hygienic habits mostly affect children who are are less than 5years old. He

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Tackling Maritime and Riverine Insecurity and Promoting Community Resilience in Bayelsa State

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2023

Piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) have posed significant challenges in recent years. While 2022 saw a massive reduction in piracy incidents, UNODC in partnership with the Bayelsa State Government and with the financial support of the Government of Germany embarked on the implementation of a project titled “Combating Piracy and […]

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Leprosy may be over in 2035, says TLMN

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2023

Leprosy may be over by 2035 in Nigeria, The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has said, insisting that it has stepped up measure at hitting the target. The revelation was made on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Leprosy Mission Nigeria new country office building in Abuja. The National Director, TLMN, Dr Sudnay Udo, said at […]

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Diphtheria: Everyone is at risk, protect yourselves — FG warns

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2023

The ministry’s Health Promotion Department on Monday issued a health advisory, asking Nigerians to be cautious and protect themselves. The department stated that the disease, a life-threatening infection caused by bacteria, is easily transmitted from person to person through coughing, sneezing and contact with open sore/blister/woundon the skin. The News Agency of Nigeria

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Doctor’s strike: Pregnant woman dies waiting for surgery

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2023

A middle aged woman has allegedly lost her life in Nasarawa State following a 5-day warning strike embarked upon by the resident doctors at the state government owned Dalhatu Specialist Hospital in Lafia. The Nasarawa State Council of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), on Wednesday, began a five-day warning strike after the expiration of the three […]