The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that there is no cause for alarm over the evolving Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa. The state says it robust and tested biosecurity architecture remains fully activated and prepared to detect, contain and respond rapidly to any biological threat. The state Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin...
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Nigeria Increases Ebola Surveillance After Regional Outbreaks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it had intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a confirmed imported case in Uganda, despite no reported infections in Nigeria. In a public health advisory signed by NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, the agency...
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Gavi Proposes $189 Mn Boost For African Vaccine Manufacturing
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, on Friday proposed an additional $189 million investment package aimed at accelerating vaccine manufacturing in Africa, as the continent seeks to reduce reliance on imported vaccines exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures, known as AVMA+, will be presented to Gavi’s board in July and are designed to complement the African...
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PCOS Renamed PMOS To Reflect Broader Health Impacts
A medical condition previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) following a global review involving medical experts and patient advocacy groups. The condition, which affects about one in eight women worldwide, impacts hormones, metabolism, reproductive health, mental health, skin conditions and weight regulation. More than 50...
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Lagos Receives 88 Pediatric Wheelchairs For Children With Disabilities
Lagos State Government on Monday received 88 specialised pediatric wheelchairs and other assistive devices including; 225 crutches, 360 eyeglasses and play materials from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) for children with disabilities and special needs, to meet the specific needs of identified children across the state. The donation is expected to advance disability inclusion...