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Marburg virus kills 6 in Rwanda

Rwanda has confirmed six deaths from Marburg virus disease (MVD) amid an outbreak that has affected 26 people nationwide. Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, announced this during a broadcast on Rwanda Television on Saturday evening. Nsanzimana said the victims and most of the infected are healthcare workers. “Six people have died of MVD, and […]

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Education Health

College pledges commitment to quality health education

By Our Correspondent The Lagos State College of Health Technology has pledged commitment to providing quality education, research, and community service to train middle and lower cadres health professionals. The Provost of the College, Prof. Raheem Akewushola, gave the assurance at a management retreat of the institution, on Thursday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the […]

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Foreign News Health

AIDS: HIV media influencers seek partnerships with world leaders

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Two young social media influencers, living with HIV, have called on world leaders to partner with them in the response to HIV. With support from UNAIDS, they are attending the UN General Assembly and the Summit of the Future in New York. TheNewsZenith reports that Ibanomonde Ngema and Jerop Limo from South […]

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Foreign News Health

Morocco confirms mpox case in Marrakech

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection reported a confirmed monkeypox (mpox) case in the southern city of Marrakech on Thursday, the official MAP news agency reported. This marks the first reported case in Morocco amid a new global outbreak. According to the ministry, the patient is in stable condition and receiving appropriate medical care. […]

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Health

Nigeria’s health sector attracts $4.8bn investment – Shettima

From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. TheNewsZenith reports that Shettima announced potential investment at the inauguration of Sahad Hospitals, on Saturday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith gathered that Sahad Hospitals is a private health facility, established by a business Mugoul, Alhaji Ibrahim […]

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Features/Opinion Health

Addressing Brain Drain in Nigeria’s Health Sector

By Vivian Ihechu Nigeria is experiencing a significant brain drain in diverse sectors, especially in the healthcare sector. This is a challenge triggered by various economic, societal and global factors. The brain drain of health workers is ”the movement of health personnel in search of a better standard of living and quality life, higher salaries, […]

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Health

No confirmed case of Mpox in Anambra yet – Commissioner

From Our Correspondent Dr Afam Obidike, Anambra State Commissioner for Health, says the state has not recorded any confirmed case of the monkeypox (Mpox) virus. TheNewsZenith reports that Obidike announced this to newsmen in Awka on Tuesday. The commissioner said the ministry has activated an emergency response team (ERT) across the 21 Local Government Areas(LGAs). […]

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Health

Stakeholders applaud steady cancer survivorship in Nigeria

From Our Correspondent Cancer survivors and relevant stakeholders converge for the sixth online sensitisation webinar organised, on Saturday, by Khayr Cancer Health Initiative (KCHI). TheNewsZenith reports that KCHI is a non-governmental organisation, focused on the care, advocacy, research and empowerment of cancer patients in Nigeria. A Professor of Epidemiology and Community Oncology at Gombe State […]

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Health

Immunisation: Soludo, WHO decry low uptake in Anambra

From Our Correspondent Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday, appealed to mothers to prioritise the health of their children, lamenting the low uptake of immunisation in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Soludo made the appeal at the second Anambra State Women Health Summit organised by her “Healthy Living” initiative. The summit […]

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Health Politics

Ogun REC, Ijalaye slumps, dies during meeting in Abuja

From Our Correspondent The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, has slumped and died after a meeting at the headquarters in Abuja. TheNewsZenith quotes a source within the commission as confirming that Ijalaye slumped and died on Monday evening shortly after attending a crucial meeting in Abuja. However, the news of his […]

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