By Doosuur Iwambe The minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that the federal government is putting in place measures to prevent the re-emerging variants of the polio viruses (cVPV2) in the country. Speaking during his remarks at the third year anniversary of wild poliovirus eradication in Nigeria, Dr Ehanire admitted that the impact […]
Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja In its bid address the burden of diseases confronting Nigerians especially those in the rural areas; the federal government on Monday unveiled five health strategic policy documents with the aim to empower Nigerians take timely action in disease prevention. Speaking during the formal presentation of the policy document in Abuja on Monday, […]
Reacting to the nationwide strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors protesting the non-payment of their COVID-19 hazard allowance and other demands the Federal Government(FG) has directed the Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of federal tertiary hospitals to “immediately” commence the use of consultants and doctors on the National Youth Service Corps to […]
The Federal Government has released the sum of N4.5 billion to 31 Federal Teaching and Medical Centres across the country. The sum is to cover hazard and inducement allowances for the month of April and May. Justice Dongba-Mensem sworn in as Appeal Court President The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this on […]
.Wants patients to follow healthcare providers’ recommendations .Says 21 labs now operational for COVID-19 testing nationwide The Federal Government, on Thursday, warned against unauthorised treatment of the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country. Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, gave the warning at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) briefing on the pandemic in Abuja. He said: […]
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has announced the second case of Coronavirus at a press conference in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Ehanire briefed reporters on Monday at the boardroom of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, where he gave an update on the coronavirus infection in the country. Oyedepo: Buhari’s govt. […]
According to reports, at least 28 persons have been identified and quarantined in Ogun State after coming in contact with Nigeria’s first Coronavirus patient. Recall Daily Times reports that the patient, an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and just returned from Milan, Italy on the 25th of February 2020, was confirmed to have the […]
The federal government says it has deployed rapid response teams across the country to ensure that Coronavirus doesn’t spread across the country. This is coming few hours after it confirmed first case of Coronavirus disease in Lagos. Breaking: FG confirms first case of Coronavirus in Lagos The case which was confirmed on February 27, 2020, […]
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has restated Federal Government’s commitmentto achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goal three and other national health targets in the country. SDG goal 3, which has 13 targets, focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being of people. Ogun reiterates commitment to health insurance, presents N1.6bn budget […]
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Monday said that the Federal Government would establish primary healthcare centres in every political ward to increase access to health services. Enahire said this in Abuja, at a news conference to mark World Pneumonia Day as well as World Pre-maturity Day which are celebrated on Nov. 12 […]
People living with Albinism have appealed to Federal Government for full implementation of National Eye Policy to improve access to eye health services in the country. Mr Afam Kasim, the Head of Media and Communication of Albino Foundation made the appeal during a news conference as part of activities to commemorate the 2019 World Sight […]
The federal government is to establish primary healthcare centers across the 36 states of the federation as measures to realize health for all. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, who disclosed this at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Asaba, Delta state while addressing management and staff of the hospital at the weekend, […]