Health news in nigeria now

Here are some recent health news in Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria records 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,000. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states in Nigeria, including Ogun, Oyo, and Ekiti. The disease has killed 12 people so far. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Nigeria launches new malaria vaccine: The Nigerian government has launched a new malaria vaccine, RTS,S, which is the first vaccine to be approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for use in Africa. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Ebola outbreak in Nigeria: The NCDC has reported an outbreak of Ebola in Nigeria, with three cases confirmed in the country. The outbreak is linked to a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: BBC News)
  5. Nigeria's health sector faces funding crisis: The Nigerian government has announced a funding crisis in the health sector, with a shortage of funds to pay for essential medicines and equipment. (Source: The Guardian)
  6. Nigeria's maternal mortality rate remains high: According to a recent report by the World Bank, Nigeria's maternal mortality rate remains one of the highest in the world, with an estimated 58,000 maternal deaths per year. (Source: The Nation)
  7. Nigeria's health insurance scheme faces challenges: The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Nigeria is facing challenges, including a shortage of funds and inadequate coverage for many Nigerians. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  8. Nigeria's polio vaccination campaign faces challenges: A recent polio vaccination campaign in Nigeria has faced challenges, including a shortage of vaccines and insecurity in some areas. (Source: Daily Trust)
  9. Nigeria's health sector needs more investment: The Nigerian government has been urged to invest more in the health sector, including in infrastructure, equipment, and personnel. (Source: This Day Live)
  10. Nigeria's health workers protest over poor working conditions: Health workers in Nigeria have protested over poor working conditions, including inadequate equipment, lack of personal protective equipment, and poor remuneration. (Source: The Cable)

These are just a few examples of recent health news in Nigeria.