By Health and Science Africa Port Sudan – A cholera vaccination campaign that aims to reach 1.86 million people aged one year and older with oral cholera vaccines has commenced in six localities of the Darfur states in response to the ongoing cholera outbreak. A statement from WHO said the campaign kicked off on 21…
By Ojoma Akor The federal ministry of health and other stakeholders have called for increased domestic investments against malaria in Nigeria and across the continent. They made the call in Abuja during the Big Push Against Malaria meeting themed: “Harnessing Africa’s central role for the big push against malaria.” It was hosted by the Government of…
By Ojoma Akor The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commissioned the neonatal component of its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) Programme in Kano State, Nigeria. A statement from the NHIA, Monday, said the programme was formally kicked off with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NHIA and the Aminu…
By Ojoma Akor Kashima Iziaq Yusuf was convinced to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in 2021 because of the sensitization exercise carried out by the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in Karshi community of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. She narrated that she was initially hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine due to…
By Ojoma Akor The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the two recent suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja, Nigeria both tested negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses. Director General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris in a public health advisory on Friday said the organization is currently testing samples…
By Health and Science Africa Bulape, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease has begun in Bulape health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai Province where an outbreak of the disease has been declared. A statement from the World…
By Grateful Ogunjebe The benefits of acupuncture, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice is gradually being harnessed in Nigeria and across Africa. The therapy works by placing fine needles into specific points on the body, triggering nerves, improving circulation, and releasing natural painkillers. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture for treating over 30 conditions….
By Ojoma Akor Researchers and public health experts have called on the federal government and other stakeholders to increase investments in research on viral diseases and other health challenges in Nigeria. They made the call Monday in Abuja during the third annual scientific symposium organized by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)’s International Research…
By Ojoma Akor The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) says mentorship and continuous training is vital for strengthening healthcare delivery in Nigeria and across Africa. Dr. Helen Omuh, Director of Prevention, Care and Treatment at the institute stated this during an interview with Health and Science Africa. She explained that hands-on mentorship equips providers…
By Ojoma Akor Dr. Helen Omuh is the Director of Prevention, Care, and Treatment at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN). In this interview, she speaks on the importance of continuous and strategic mentorship in sustaining progress in HIV treatment and outcomes, innovations in prevention and treatment regimens, and addressing HIV care challenges ,…
