The Niger State Government says it is targeting the immunization of about 1.4 million children against measles in 2018, to prevent the outbreak of the disease in the state. The Social Mobilizing Officer of Primary Healthcare Development Agency in the state, Alhaji Mohammed Usman stated this on Wednesday in Minna at a one day Media Orientation Workshop on Measles Immunization Campaign.
The Nigerian Senate has insisted that the embargo on the confirmation of appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari, which was taken in 2017 remains. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki stated this on Thursday while responding to a point of order raised by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa. The Senator raised the order after Saraki read a letter from President Buhari seeking the Senate's approval for the 2017 budget estimates of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
For the first time, scientists say they created cloned primates using the same complicated cloning technique that made Dolly the sheep in 1996.
Shanghai scientists created two genetically identical and adorable long-tailed macaques. The monkeys are named Hua Hua and Zhong Zhong, a version of the Chinese adjective Zhonghua which means the "Chinese nation" or "people."
The research was published in the journal Cell on Wednesday.
The Government House in Owerri, the Imo state capital, have confirmed the death of three out of seven persons diagnosed of Lassa fever disease in Orlu Local Government area as well as other parts of Imo State.
Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha said the government is not resting on its oars to ensure all possible efforts are being made towards ensuring that the spread of the deadly disease is curtailed in the state, even as government is already taking drastic action.
The governor advised residents to remain calm and ensure they continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle and also keep clean environment.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) through its Representative, Dr. Fiona Braka on Tuesday in Abuja, made a pledge to the Nigerian Government to sustain a yearly donation of 20 million doses of vaccines towards eradicate yellow fever in the nation.
Dr. Braka said the organization is committed to partnering with the country to ensure achieving the total vaccination of the populace, in line with the global Elimination of Yellow Epidemics (EYE) by 2026.
“The global community is committed to this course and would meet the target despite the global vaccine shortfall,” she said. “As part of the strategy, we must protect the hard-to-reach population and curtail the outbreak rapidly to protect against international spread."
A study published in the Journal of Hepatology, has shown that late teens who engage in drinking alcohol could amplify the risk associated to major health problem in their adulthood.
According to the study, it has become imperative to review downwards guidelines for safe alcohol intake to now include younger people.
Scientists from Sweden revealed that drinking alcohol during late adolescence could result in the development of liver disease in adulthood.
