Coronavirus: Preparedness high to prevent importation into Nigeria- Health minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) into the country, as the ministry has…
FG says 3 laboratories in Nigeria equipped to detect Coronavirus
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government has equipped three laboratories in Nigeria with re-agents capable of detecting any possible case of Coronavirus in the country. The disease,…
Lassa Fever: At least 41 people killed, 258 cases confirmed in 19 states since 2020 began – FG
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire At least 41 people have died of Lassa fever in parts of the country since the beginning of 2020, the Federal Government has confirmed….
FG approves Rapid Test Kit to monitor HIV patients
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government has approved the evaluation of Omega Visitect Cluster Differentiation Molecule 4 (Omega CD4) Rapid Test Kit to monitor patients living with…
Healthcare: We’re expecting to see several functional general hospitals in the 774 LGs in Nigeria – FG
Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government has asked state governments across the country to build general hospitals for easy accessibility of healthcare delivery. Minister of Health,…
Gov’t will continue to explore ways to increase support for cancer patients – Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has expressed concern over the high prevalence of cancer, hinting that the government would continue to explore…
Germany announce €30.5m support to end polio, strengthen Nigeria’s health system
The German Minister of Health, Mr Jens Spahn has announced 30.5millon euros support to Nigeria to help end polio, enhance health security and strengthen the country’s health system. Spahn made…
FG Seek Ways to Improve Operations of Public Health Facilities to Curb Medical Tourism
The Federal Government is seeking ways to improve efficiency in the operations of public hospitals and re-equip them to save foreign exchange drain arising from medical tourism….