“I don’t use public water in my area. The unavailability of public water led to increased household expenditure both in buying sachet water for drinking and borehole water in gallons for other domestic use.
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Myiasis occurs when Diptera flies lay their eggs in humans. Flies that frequently cause myiasis, especially furuncular myiasis, include Dermatobia hominis and Cordylobia anthropophaga.
Out of these cases, 53 deaths have been recorded in no fewer than 117 local governments across the country.
“We need collective efforts to protect our water sources and ensure the health and well-being of all Nigerians,” he said.
“We are now recording increasing cases of skin tumours and cancers, especially among rural dwellers and poor persons with albinism who lack access to sunscreen lotions, skin checks, and services,” Odigie said.
A Togolese government statement on Friday said hajj pilgrims would have to undergo compulsory COVID tests and “limit contacts, wear masks, wash regularly and avoid large gatherings” for 10 days after their return.
This initiative focuses on pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices such as needles and syringes, biologicals, and medical textiles, positioning Nigeria to enhance its healthcare value chain significantly.
The cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) in Nigeria, which represents the least expensive combination of locally available items meeting globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines, serves as a crucial measure of physical and economic access to nutritious food.
The Nutrition Focal Persons (NFPs) from the 23 Local Governments of Kaduna State have restated their commitment to promoting the intake of ‘Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS)’ and improving the health outcomes of pregnant women.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State governor, Mohammed Bago has advocated for increased synergy between federal government agencies and state governments to address malnutrition.