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Ehanire decries shortage of surgical experts in health sector

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2021 0

*Says, Nigeria requires 702 paediatric surgeons to address surgical workforce crisis By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The minister of Health Dr Osagie Ehanire has decried the shortage of surgical experts in the health sector saying, Nigeria at the moment requires an additional 702 Paediatric Surgeons

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Lack of enabling environment for exclusive breastfeeding worries National Assembly

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2021 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The National Assembly are concern over the lack of enabling environment for women to practice exclusive breastfeeding in work places in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, stated this at the 40th Anniversary of the International Code of marketing of the BMS in Nigeria with the […]

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Covid-19: FG to build 38 oxygen production plants

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2021 0

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that Nigeria will build 38 oxygen production plants, one in each state and the FCT to improve medical infrastructure in the fight against covid-19. The Minister disclosed this in a statehouse briefing on Thursday, a day after the Minister presented the memo to the FEC for the […]

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FG reiterates commitment to halt infant, maternal mortality

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2020 0

In its bid to reduce infant and maternal mortality in Nigeria, the federal government has developed the Family Planning Blueprint with the aim of scaling up delivery, uptake of quality and affordable family planning services in the country, Daily Times gathered. The minister of health Dr. Osagie Ehanire who made this known during the formal […]

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Schools resumption: FG issues new important warning

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

The Federal Government(FG) has warned schools to adhere strictly to measures put in place to curb the further spread of the  COVID-19 pandemic. READ ALSO: Reopening of schools is the most difficult part of COVID:19 – Gov Lalong Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, gave this warning during the Presidential […]

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Coronavirus still among us and infecting people daily – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2020 0

…SGF says resistance to change is affecting national response …June 21 date for resumption of flights no longer feasible-Aviation minister The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that the novel coronavirus disease otherwise referred to as COVID-19 is still among us and is infecting people daily, including prominent members of the society. Speaking

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Reps to Ehanire: Provide full details of the activities and whereabouts of Chinese doctors

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

Lawmakers at the House of Representatives have questioned the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, demanding full details of the activities and whereabouts of the Chinese doctors. The lawmakers at their plenary on Tuesday said they are not satisfied with the statement of the Minister that the Chinese doctors are not guests of the Federal […]

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FG denies Kano ‘strange’ deaths caused by COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2020 0

…Says results of tests conducted on victims still being awaited The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, dismissed the claim that the unexplained deaths in Kano was caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, disclosing that the Federal Government is still awaiting the results of the tests conducted on victims of the mysterious deaths. […]

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FG activates points of entry policy on yellow fever

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

The federal government has activated Nigeria’s point of entry policy on the prevention and control of cross border transmission of yellow fever to prevent the transmission of the disease. Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. Ehanire said it was pertinent to review the policy due […]

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Italian coronavirus patient in Nigeria to be discharged Soon – Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has disclosed that the Italian man, the index case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, will be discharged soon. The Minister disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a conference with the diplomatic community about measures taken by the Federal Government to tackle the spread of Covid-19 in Nigeria. READ ALSO: […]

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COVID-19: Health minister cautions against misinformation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has advised Nigerians against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus (COVID-19) to avoid causing fear and panic in the country. Ehanire gave the advice at a press conference at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday in Benin. “I strongly advise against spreading misinformation to cause fear and […]

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Coronavirus patient was not aware he had the virus – Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has revealed that the Italian coronavirus patient was not aware that he had the disease prior to his arrival into the country. Daily Times learnt that the 44-year-old man was confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus on Thursday after series of tests were carried out by the Virology Laboratory […]

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Coronavirus: Why infected Italian was not detected at Lagos airport – Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

…Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos residents not to panic, says patient stable …Lafarge identifies contact persons with Covid-19 victim The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Friday, gave reasons why the Italian infected with coronavirus that arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday was not detected at the Lagos international airport, his port of entry. According to him, […]

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Achieving universal optic health coverage remains priority – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Sight Day, the federal government has revealed that achieving universal optic health through universal health coverage remains its top priority. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting organized to mark the World Sight Day with the theme: “Vision first, beyond vision 2020’’ in Abuja on […]

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FG partners German government to improve healthcare delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire and the Minister of Health, Germany, Jens Spahn, has explored possible areas of cooperation towards improving and strengthening the Nigerian health system. The minister made this known while fielding questions from journalists after bilateral talks between the two ministers in Abuja. Speaking, Ehanire said the meeting highlighted

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FG tasks wealthy Nigerians to assist govt in all sectors

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2019 0

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire called on philanthropists and wealthy Nigerians to continue to support the federal government through humanitarian intervention in all sectors of the country. Speaking during the flag-off of the first batch of 14 containers of medical equipment/supplies from MedShare Atlanta and 11 containers of books/educational materials from