2018 nigeria health news
Here are some of the major health news stories from Nigeria in 2018:
- Lassa Fever Outbreak: In January 2018, Nigeria reported an outbreak of Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic fever, which killed 142 people and infected over 300 others across 12 states.
- Ebola Outbreak: In July 2018, Nigeria reported a new outbreak of Ebola, which was later confirmed to be the Zaire strain, the most deadly form of the virus. The outbreak was contained, but not before 12 people were infected and 3 died.
- Meningitis Outbreak: In February 2018, Nigeria reported an outbreak of meningitis, which killed over 1,000 people and infected thousands more across 23 states.
- Vaccination Campaigns: In 2018, Nigeria launched several vaccination campaigns to combat diseases such as polio, measles, and yellow fever. The campaigns aimed to increase vaccination coverage and protect children from preventable diseases.
- HIV/AIDS: In June 2018, Nigeria launched a new HIV/AIDS treatment program, which aimed to provide antiretroviral therapy (ART) to over 1 million people living with HIV.
- Malaria: In 2018, Nigeria launched a new malaria control program, which aimed to reduce malaria cases and deaths by 40% by 2020.
- TB: In October 2018, Nigeria launched a new tuberculosis (TB) control program, which aimed to reduce TB cases and deaths by 50% by 2025.
- Healthcare Funding: In 2018, Nigeria's government increased funding for healthcare, with a budget allocation of N351 billion (approximately $950 million) for the health sector.
- Healthcare Infrastructure: In 2018, Nigeria launched several initiatives to improve healthcare infrastructure, including the construction of new hospitals and the renovation of existing ones.
- Healthcare Workforce: In 2018, Nigeria launched several initiatives to improve the healthcare workforce, including the recruitment of new healthcare workers and the training of existing ones.
Some of the notable health-related events that took place in Nigeria in 2018 include:
- The 2018 Nigeria Health Summit, which brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss healthcare challenges and opportunities in Nigeria.
- The launch of the Nigeria Health Watch, a platform that aims to promote transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector.
- The introduction of a new health insurance scheme, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which aims to provide healthcare coverage to millions of Nigerians.
These are just a few of the many health news stories from Nigeria in 2018. If you're looking for more information, I'd be happy to help!