The Yobe state government says it has intensified efforts to curtail the spread of Diphtheria in the state.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday expressed concern over the continuing spread of false claims and conspiracy theories concerning the new global pandemic accord, currently being negotiated by Member States.
ASHENEWS reports that the Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed experts to the head the boards and agencies under the health sector.
The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has appealed for the provision of hospital consumables, non-consumables and additional health workers at the various Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the FCT.
The House of Representatives has resolved to curtail the outbreak of Anthrax discovered in a farm at Gajiri Village, in Niger State by directing relevant government agencies to arrest the outbreak.
As Nigeria confirms the index case of Anthrax disease, a medical expert, Dr Tunji Akintade, has called for strict implementation of on-farm bio-security and bio-safety measures to reduce the transmission of the disease.
The Permanent Secretary of Bauchi State Ministry of Health, Ali Babayo has noted that the launch of the Standards & Guidelines for the Medical Management of Victims of gender-based violence in the State will help guide healthcare providers as they attend to survivors of GBV be it rape, violence, widowhood practices.
The Federal Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have taken steps to strengthen the capacity of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to respond to health emergencies effectively.
Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has described the 140-bed Obudu-German Specialist Hospital as a wonder piece whose services will promote medical tourism in Nigeria.
ASHENEWS reports that the Sokoto state government, has procured a new gerenating set for the Specialist Hospital, to boost its healthcare services.