THE Federal Government of Nigeria has welcomed the decision by the United States to exempt HIV treatment programmes from its recently announced 90-day freeze on foreign aid spending. The waiver, announced by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Wednesday, January 29, would ensure the continued distribution of lifesaving HIV medications, providing relief for … [Read more…]
Following the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China, the federal government has tightened border checks on passengers arriving from China. HMPV is a respiratory virus which causes fever, cough, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. Children under 24 have been those primarily affected. The development has led to overcrowded hospitals in China, … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public about the recent nationwide Cholera outbreak, which has also affected our State. Cholera is spread by contaminated food or water. It causes acute watery diarrhea, (watery stool), and if left untreated can lead to death within hours. Other symptoms may include, vomiting and abdominal … [Read more…]
The World Health Organization, WHO, has lauded the Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah over his massive investments in the health sector of the state, saying he has distinguished himself from others as a pro-health governor with strong political commitment for health. This was made known by the WHO Zonal Coordinator in the South East, … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Government has distributed medical Consumables to General Hospitals across the State with a charge to medical personnel to ensure judicious use of the items. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru while handing over the medical consumables to Medical superintendents in charge of the General Hospitals said the procurement of the items was part of his … [Read more…]
Thirteen persons have been confirmed dead following a cholera outbreak in Ebonyi and Izzi local government areas of Ebonyi State. Ten persons were confirmed dead from the disease a few days back. But while briefing newsmen in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Health Moses Ekuma said three more deaths have been recorded and about … [Read more…]
…Akwa Ibom, Enugu highest The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that 67 confirmed cases of Mpox have been recorded in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory, out of 1,031 suspected cases. This was disclosed at a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the NCDC, the states … [Read more…]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government’s health sector reforms have already attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. Shettima noted that the investments are part of the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to revitalising Nigeria’s healthcare system. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said on Thursday that it would invoke the no-work-no-pay rule against members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) who are on strike over the abduction of one of their colleagues in Kaduna since December 2023. The ministry said this in a statement by its Assistant Director … [Read more…]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Cholera Outbreak Alert Dear residents of Enugu State, The Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Health wishes to bring your attention to the ongoing cholera outbreak affecting several states in Nigeria. While we have not yet confirmed any cases in our state, it is crucial to stay informed and take … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated its emergency centre as the death toll in the recent outbreak of the cholera reached 53 nationwide. This is according to a Monday update by the agency shared on its official X platform. “Following a dynamic risk assessment of the #cholera epidemiological situation which placed the … [Read more…]
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, has said that the number of recorded fatalities as a result of the Cholera outbreak in the state has risen to 21 following the last update which reported 350 suspected cases and 15 fatalities. She also said the number of cholera cases has … [Read more…]