Health news in nigeria today guardian

Here are some health news in Nigeria today from The Guardian:

1. Nigeria Records 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases, 10 Deaths

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. The agency also reported 10 new deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 2,043. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

2. Lassa Fever Outbreak Spreads to 15 States in Nigeria

The Lassa fever outbreak has spread to 15 states in Nigeria, with 1,144 cases reported and 141 deaths recorded. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated an emergency operations centre to coordinate response efforts. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

3. Nigeria Launches Malaria Vaccine Pilot Programme

Nigeria has launched a pilot programme to introduce a malaria vaccine in three states - Ekiti, Oyo, and Sokoto. The vaccine, known as RTS,S, is the first to be approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for use in Africa. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

4. WHO Warns of Rising Cases of Measles in Nigeria

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a surge in measles cases in Nigeria, with 1,000 cases reported in the first three months of the year. The agency has called for increased vaccination efforts to prevent further outbreaks. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

5. Nigeria to Introduce Electronic Health Records System

The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce an electronic health records system to improve healthcare services in the country. The system will enable healthcare providers to access patient records electronically and reduce medical errors. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)

These are just a few of the health news stories in Nigeria today from The Guardian.