Nigerian medical breaking news

Here are some recent breaking news stories related to medicine in Nigeria:

1. Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, including Ogun, Oyo, and Ekiti. As of February 2023, there have been 145 confirmed cases and 24 deaths. The NCDC has activated an emergency operations centre to coordinate response efforts.

2. Meningitis Outbreak in Zamfara State

A meningitis outbreak has been reported in Zamfara State, with 143 cases and 23 deaths recorded as of February 2023. The state government has deployed a team of health workers to affected areas to provide treatment and vaccination.

3. Ebola Outbreak in Adamawa State

The NCDC has reported an outbreak of Ebola in Adamawa State, with 2 confirmed cases and 1 death recorded as of February 2023. The state government has activated an emergency response team to contain the outbreak.

4. COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has launched a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive, with the aim of vaccinating 70% of the population by the end of 2023. The vaccination drive is being conducted in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international partners.

5. Medical Doctors' Strike in Nigeria

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called off its strike after reaching an agreement with the government on issues including improved working conditions, better pay, and increased funding for the healthcare sector.

6. New Hospital in Lagos State

The Lagos State government has opened a new 100-bed hospital in the Surulere area of the state. The hospital is equipped with modern facilities and will provide free medical care to residents of the state.

7. Cancer Treatment Centre in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has opened a new cancer treatment centre in Abuja. The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and will provide free cancer treatment to patients.

8. Malaria Outbreak in Kano State

The Kano State government has reported an outbreak of malaria in several local government areas, with 1,500 cases recorded as of February 2023. The state government has deployed a team of health workers to affected areas to provide treatment and prevention measures.

9. New Medical School in Ogun State

The Ogun State government has opened a new medical school in the Sagamu area of the state. The school will provide training for medical students and will also serve as a referral hospital for the state.

10. Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has launched a new health insurance scheme, which aims to provide health insurance coverage to 70% of the population by the end of 2023. The scheme is being implemented in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and other international partners.

Please note that these are just some of the recent breaking news stories related to medicine in Nigeria, and the situation may change rapidly.