Health news in nigeria today vanguard

Here are some health news in Nigeria today from Vanguard:

1. Nigeria records 1, 144 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country recorded 1,144 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,072. The agency also reported 14 new deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 2,063. (Source: Vanguard)

2. FG launches campaign to eliminate malaria in Nigeria

The Federal Government has launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in Nigeria by 2030. The campaign, which is being implemented by the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), aims to reduce malaria cases and deaths in the country. (Source: Vanguard)

3. Lagos records 10 new cases of Lassa fever

The Lagos State Government has announced that 10 new cases of Lassa fever have been reported in the state. The cases were confirmed at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). (Source: Vanguard)

4. Nigeria to receive 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria will receive 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO). The vaccine is expected to arrive in the country in the next few weeks. (Source: Vanguard)

5. FG to establish 10 new medical schools in Nigeria

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new medical schools in Nigeria. The schools will be located in different parts of the country and will be equipped with modern facilities to train medical professionals. (Source: Vanguard)

6. Nigeria records 1, 000 new cases of tuberculosis

The Nigeria Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) has announced that the country recorded 1,000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the first quarter of 2023. The programme has called on Nigerians to get tested for TB to prevent the spread of the disease. (Source: Vanguard)

7. FG to establish 10 new hospitals in Nigeria

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new hospitals in Nigeria. The hospitals will be located in different parts of the country and will be equipped with modern facilities to provide quality healthcare to Nigerians. (Source: Vanguard)

These are some of the health news in Nigeria today from Vanguard.