Health news in nigeria 2018

Here are some of the major health news in Nigeria in 2018:

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak: In January 2018, the Nigerian government declared an outbreak of Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic fever, in several states, including Edo, Ondo, and Ebonyi. The outbreak resulted in over 500 cases and 100 deaths.
  2. Ebola Outbreak: In July 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Nigeria Ebola-free after a brief outbreak in July 2018. The outbreak was linked to a case in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  3. Meningitis Outbreak: In February 2018, the Nigerian government reported an outbreak of meningitis in several states, including Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina. The outbreak resulted in over 1,000 cases and 100 deaths.
  4. Vaccination Crisis: In April 2018, the Nigerian government suspended the use of a vaccine against meningitis after reports of adverse reactions. The suspension was later lifted after the vaccine was cleared by regulatory authorities.
  5. HIV/AIDS: In June 2018, the Nigerian government launched a new initiative to combat HIV/AIDS, aiming to reduce the prevalence of the disease by 50% by 2025.
  6. Malaria: In August 2018, the Nigerian government launched a new malaria control program, aiming to reduce malaria cases by 40% by 2025.
  7. Tuberculosis: In September 2018, the Nigerian government launched a new initiative to combat tuberculosis, aiming to reduce the incidence of the disease by 50% by 2025.
  8. Disease Surveillance: In October 2018, the Nigerian government launched a new disease surveillance system, aimed at improving the country's ability to detect and respond to public health emergencies.
  9. Healthcare Funding: In November 2018, the Nigerian government announced plans to increase healthcare funding by 20% in 2019, aiming to improve access to healthcare services.
  10. Medical Tourism: In December 2018, the Nigerian government launched a new initiative to promote medical tourism in the country, aiming to attract more foreign patients and generate revenue for the healthcare sector.

These are just a few of the major health news in Nigeria in 2018. The country continues to face significant health challenges, including infectious diseases, maternal and child mortality, and limited access to healthcare services.