Breaking news in nigeria today health sector
Here are some breaking news in Nigeria's health sector today:
- Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,000. (Source: Premium Times)
- Lagos State Government Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise: The Lagos State Government has launched a COVID-19 vaccination exercise, with the aim of vaccinating 10 million residents against the virus. The exercise is being carried out in collaboration with the Federal Government and the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: Vanguard News)
- Nigeria's Health Sector Faces Funding Crisis: The Nigerian Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, has warned that the country's health sector is facing a funding crisis, which could lead to a shortage of essential medicines and equipment. (Source: This Day Live)
- Lassa Fever Outbreak Spreads to 12 States in Nigeria: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the Lassa fever outbreak has spread to 12 states in the country, with 145 confirmed cases and 37 deaths recorded so far. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
- Nigeria to Receive 10 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine from COVAX Facility: The Nigerian Government has announced that it will receive 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the COVAX facility, a global initiative aimed at ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- Nigerian Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike Over Poor Working Conditions: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has embarked on an indefinite strike over poor working conditions, lack of infrastructure, and inadequate funding of the health sector. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria's Health Sector Records 1,000 Maternal Deaths in 2020: The Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has revealed that the country's health sector recorded 1,000 maternal deaths in 2020, with the majority of deaths occurring in rural areas. (Source: The Punch)
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria's health sector today. I hope this information is helpful.