HEALTH

Diphtheria: Death toll hits 13 in Kaduna

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2023

Deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have reportedly risen to 13 according to the latest official figures. A breakdown shows 10 people have reportedly died from the disease in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, while 3 children died in Makarfi Local

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Diphtheria: Three dead, seven hospitalised in Kaduna State

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2023

Suspected outbreak of Diphtheria in Makarfi local government area of Kaduna State has killed three children leaving seven others hospitalised. Malam Aliyu Alassan, the Health Secretary of the Makarfi Local Government Council, confirmed the development on Saturday. He said the suspected cases occurred at Tashar Na Kawu, Gubuchi Ward of the local government. Alassan said

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Nigeria confirms first case of anthrax, gives details

Daily Dispatch July 17, 2023

The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Monday officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. In a statement he signed, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Dr Columba Vakuru, said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, […]

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Midnight Visit: Governor Zulum angry as he finds Gwoza hospital in darkness

Daily Dispatch July 16, 2023

… Orders immediate renovation… Rewards staff for working under poor condition Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, was dismayed by the lack of electricity and other situations at the General Hospital in Gwoza town. The governor paid a surprise visit to the hospital at midnight on Saturday. Zulum was on a one-day working visit to […]

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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 to introduce the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine into […]

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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