ShareBy Aluta News Nov. 01, 2021 As the dry season sets in, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has advised citizens to remain conscious as multiple outbreaks of disease could further strain the health system. Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC Director-General told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 31, 2021 The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) says it has established a new campus which will provide a platform for collaborative research and partnerships. This, the institite stated is to also boost the provision of quality health services for all Nigerians. Dr Patrick Dakum,Continue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 29, 2021 NAFDAC has urged the public, healthcare professionals, distributors and importers who are in possession of recalled lots of Ruzurgi (Amifampridine) 10mg tablets to discontinue sale or use. The warning is in a statement signed by the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Moji Adeyeye on Friday inContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 27, 2021 The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has endorsed the Individual and Family Social Insurance Programme (GIFSIP) of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Tanko Sununu (APC-Kebbi ), disclosed this in an interview with newsmen shortly after theContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 27, 2021 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says preparations have been concluded to start massive surveillance on drug hawkers in Kaduna State. Kaduna State Coordinator of the agency, Mr Nasiru Mato disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 24, 2021 Dr Adamu Umar, the President of the Nigeria Cancer Society, has advised women to undergo regular medical check-ups for early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Umar gave the advice in commemoration of the ‘Breast Cancer Month’ organised by Hadidat Cancer Foundation on Saturday,Continue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 23, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday tasked University of Ilorin to play a leading role in research and production of vaccines locally. The president gave the charge through Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, who represented him at the 36th convocation of the university held in Ilorin. “TheContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 22, 2021 Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday, inaugurated the 300-bed General Hospital in Birnin-Magaji Local Government area of the state. Matawalle, represented by Dr Bashir Maru, Chairman, Hospital Services Management Board, made this known. He said the State Government will recruit more personnel toContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 19, 2021 The Adamawa Government says it has recorded 500 Cholera cases with 23 deaths since outbreak of the disease in the state in September. The Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Celine Laori, confirmed the development to the News AgencyContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News Oct. 19, 2021 HarvestPlus, an international organisation, says it is currently working on the development of zinc-enriched maize and rice to boost micronutrient deficiency of the populace. Mr Dollah Yusuf, Acting Country Manager of the organisation, gave the hint in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading