The Acting Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Attahiru Ibrahim has called on the National Assembly to urgently amend the NHIS Act to make health insurance compulsory for all Nigerians, if the country desire to achieve universal health coverage.
Overdose On Paracetamol Could Lead To Liver Failure - Medical Expert
A medical practitioner at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, Dr. Arikawe Adeolu says overdose of Paracetamol drug could lead to liver failure. He stated this on Monday in an Interview with News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.
Nigeria Has World’s Worst Measles Immunization Figures – UNICEF
The United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that Nigeria has the highest number of children in the world not immunised with the first dose of measles vaccine.
Billions Of People Drinking Water, Beer, Honey and Others Contaminated By Plastic Particles
Microplastic contamination has been found in tap water in countries around the world, leading to calls from scientists for urgent research on the implications for health.
$9.9M Required To Contain Cholera Outbreak In The Northeast
The United Nations said it would require $9.9 million to effectively respond to the outbreak of cholera in the North East as well as to prevent further spread to other areas. The United Nations Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Peter Lundberg made the disclosure on Monday while interacting with newsmen. He warned that the various camps in the region were congested thus heightening possible spread of the epidemic.
NARD Suspends Strike
Aggrieved members of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their strike. The suspension was announced on Thursday after a closed door meeting by the leadership of the Association. The Chairman of NARD, University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Segun Olaopa announced the suspension in a chat with journalists.
Doctors Violated Trade Dispute Act – Ngige
The Federal Government said that the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) violated section 18 of the Trade Dispute Act of the Federation of 2004 by embarking on strike. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this at a conciliation meeting with the leadership of NARD on Wednesday in Abuja.