There has been a ten-fold increase in dengue cases between the years 2000 and 2019, according to an analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The reported cases have gone up from 500,000 to 5.2 million during this period, the WHO said. The actual number of cases would be higher as the infection is asymptomatic in most cases and it is not a notifiable disease in many countries.
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The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called on government at all levels to increase and sustain their investments in health security infrastructure and workforce in the country.
The College of Medicine (CMUL), University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Friday inducted 25 medical laboratory scientists.
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys and girls across West and Central Africa in 2024.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally, which represents a potentially high public health threat.
Okra is folate rich, a nutrient that enriches red blood vessels, protects the heart, and lowers the risk of birth defects in babies.
Nurses at the State House Medical Centre, Abuja on Friday, donated food items, electronics and other items to Treasure Orphanage Home, Karu, FCT.
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government in Lagos State, Mr Wasiu Adesina, has said that the council will collaborate with the 174 Battalion of the Nigeria Army to provide free medical outreach to Ikorodu residents.
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority, (KADCHMA)in collaboration with key stakeholders will revitalize sickbays of public boarding schools and link the facilities with the nearest primary or secondary healthcare centers.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines, marking a significant milestone in the global effort to combat malaria.