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Here are some recent medical news and updates from Nigeria:

1. COVID-19 Update: Nigeria Records 1,131 New Cases

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Nigeria recorded 1,131 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 164,072. (Source: Vanguard)

2. Lassa Fever Outbreak: 12 States Affected

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in 12 states, with 145 confirmed cases and 37 deaths. The affected states are Edo, Ondo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Benue. (Source: Premium Times)

3. Meningitis Outbreak: 2,000 Cases Recorded in 10 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of meningitis in 10 states, with over 2,000 cases recorded. The affected states are Zamfara, Katsina, Jigawa, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, and Gombe. (Source: Leadership)

4. Nigeria Launches National Cancer Control Programme

The Federal Ministry of Health has launched the National Cancer Control Programme, aimed at reducing the incidence of cancer in Nigeria. The programme will focus on early detection, treatment, and palliative care for cancer patients. (Source: This Day)

5. New Hospital to be Built in Lagos

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to build a new hospital in the state. The hospital, which will be located in the Epe area of Lagos, will have 500 beds and will provide specialized healthcare services. (Source: Punch)

6. Nigeria to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines from COVAX

The Nigerian Government has announced that it will receive COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility, a global initiative aimed at ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The country is expected to receive 16 million doses of the vaccine. (Source: Daily Trust)

7. Medical Doctors in Nigeria to Begin Strike

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced that its members will begin a strike on February 15, 2023, over issues including inadequate funding, poor working conditions, and lack of infrastructure in hospitals. (Source: The Nation)

8. Nigeria to Launch National Health Insurance Scheme

The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), aimed at providing healthcare coverage to all Nigerians. The scheme will be launched in phases, starting with the federal civil servants. (Source: Guardian)

These are just a few of the recent medical news and updates from Nigeria.