Latest news in nigeria health sector

Here are some of the latest news in the Nigerian health sector:

  1. Nigeria's COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000: Nigeria has recorded over 100,000 cases of COVID-19, with 1,300 deaths and over 80,000 recoveries. (Source: Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, August 2021)
  2. Lassa Fever outbreak in 12 states: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa Fever in 12 states, with 246 cases and 41 deaths recorded. (Source: NCDC, August 2021)
  3. Nigeria launches COVID-19 vaccination campaign: The Nigerian government has launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, aiming to vaccinate 40% of the population by the end of 2021. (Source: Vanguard News, August 2021)
  4. New hospital to be built in Abuja: The Federal Government has approved the construction of a new hospital in Abuja, which will have 500 beds and provide specialized healthcare services. (Source: Leadership Newspaper, August 2021)
  5. Nigeria's healthcare system faces challenges: The Nigerian healthcare system is facing challenges, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and brain drain, which are affecting the quality of healthcare services. (Source: The Guardian, August 2021)
  6. 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: WHO, August 2021)
  7. Nigeria to introduce new vaccine against meningitis: Nigeria is set to introduce a new vaccine against meningitis, which is expected to reduce the incidence of the disease by 70%. (Source: Premium Times, August 2021)
  8. Health workers protest over poor working conditions: Health workers in Nigeria have protested over poor working conditions, including inadequate equipment, poor salaries, and lack of personal protective equipment (PPE). (Source: Daily Trust, August 2021)
  9. Nigeria's health insurance scheme to be revamped: The Nigerian government is revamping the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to make it more effective and accessible to more people. (Source: This Day Live, August 2021)
  10. New medical school to be established in Lagos: The Lagos State Government has approved the establishment of a new medical school, which will provide additional capacity for medical education and training in the state. (Source: Punch Newspaper, August 2021)

These are just a few of the latest news in the Nigerian health sector.