Breaking health news in nigeria today

Here are some breaking health news in Nigeria today:

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak in Ondo State: The Ondo State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state, with 15 cases reported so far. The state's Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, has assured that the government is working to contain the outbreak. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Meningitis Outbreak in Kano State: The Kano State Government has reported an outbreak of Meningitis in the state, with 12 cases reported so far. The state's Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, has appealed to residents to seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms of the disease. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads to Nigeria: The Nigerian Government has confirmed that a patient who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for Ebola. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Lagos. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Nigeria Records Highest Number of Malaria Cases in Africa: According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria has recorded the highest number of malaria cases in Africa, with over 25 million cases reported in 2020. The report also stated that malaria is responsible for 20% of all outpatient visits in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. New Vaccine Against Yellow Fever Launched in Nigeria: The Nigerian Government has launched a new vaccine against Yellow Fever, which is expected to help reduce the incidence of the disease in the country. The vaccine is being distributed in all 36 states of the federation. (Source: Leadership)
  6. Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Rate Remains High: According to a report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria's maternal mortality rate remains high, with an estimated 58,000 women dying in childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications in 2020. The report also stated that Nigeria has the highest number of maternal deaths in the world. (Source: This Day)

These are some of the breaking health news in Nigeria today. I hope this information is helpful.