Breaking news nigeria health sector
Here are some recent breaking news stories related to the health sector in Nigeria:
- Nigeria Records Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases in Africa: Nigeria has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Africa, with over 160,000 confirmed cases and over 2,000 deaths. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria: The Nigerian government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, with over 100 cases reported and 20 deaths. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria's Health Sector Underfunded: The Nigerian government has been criticized for underfunding the health sector, with a recent report revealing that the sector received only 4.5% of the national budget in 2020. (Source: The Cable)
- Malaria Cases on the Rise in Nigeria: Malaria cases are on the rise in Nigeria, with over 25 million cases reported in 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: Daily Trust)
- Nigeria Launches Ebola Vaccine: Nigeria has launched an Ebola vaccine, following an outbreak of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: This Day Live)
- Nigerian Doctor Dies of COVID-19: A Nigerian doctor has died of COVID-19, sparking concerns about the spread of the disease among healthcare workers. (Source: The Punch)
- Nigeria's Health Infrastructure in Crisis: Nigeria's health infrastructure is in crisis, with many hospitals lacking basic amenities such as electricity, water, and equipment. (Source: The Guardian)
- Nigeria to Introduce Electronic Health Records: Nigeria is set to introduce electronic health records, aimed at improving healthcare services and reducing medical errors. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Rate High: Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with over 800 women dying in childbirth every year. (Source: The Nation)
- Nigeria to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme: Nigeria is set to launch a national health insurance scheme, aimed at providing healthcare coverage to millions of Nigerians. (Source: Punch Newspaper)
These are just a few of the recent breaking news stories related to the health sector in Nigeria.