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Beware Of Fake Meningitis Vaccines – NAFDAC

David Folami — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:46:50 +0000

NAFDAC has revealed to Nigerians and healthcare providers, that there are fake meningitis vaccines being sold in Niger Republic right about now. In a recent press statement by Prof. Moji Adeyeye, NAFDAC’s Director General, said that health authorities in Niger made everyone aware after it was seen during routine inspection of pharmacies in Niamey last [...]

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Meningitis Is Over In Nigeria – NCDC

David Folami — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:52:11 +0000

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has declared the country’s recent meningitis outbreak over. The agency’s CEO, Chikwe Ihekweazu disclosed this in a statement on June 24, saying the Type C meningitis has been in decline over the past eight weeks as fewer new cases are reported in affected states. Due to the decline [...]

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High Cost Preventing Nigerians From Accessing ‘Meningitis’ Vaccine

David Folami — Sun, 28 May 2017 01:26:27 +0000

The Federal Government’s efforts to check the further spread of the Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis in the country may be marred by high cost of dispensing the vaccine in public and private health institutions. Nigerians who are eager to protect themselves against the deadly disease have said that the cost of procuring the vaccine is prohibitive. The [...]

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Enugu State Adopts Media Strategy To Curb Meningitis, Lassa Fever

David Folami — Sun, 14 May 2017 10:00:56 +0000

The Enugu State Government has launched radio and television jingles to sensitise residents of the state on prevention of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) and Lassa fever. The state Director of Public Health, Dr Okechukwu Ossai, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Friday that the jingles are currently running on the state-owned [...]

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Civil Societies Commend Senate Over Meningitis Response

Ade Adewale — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:31:23 +0000

A coalition of over 40 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), that work to ensure equitable access to vaccines in Nigeria, has commended the 8th Senate for its resolution, which called for meningitis vaccination to be made free in public healthcare facilities across the country. In a statement signed by Dr. Chizoba Wonodi, the national convener of [...]

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Preventing And Controlling Meningitis: Health Advisory For Nigerians

Ade Adewale — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:26:20 +0000

As the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) commences its reactive vaccination campaign to halt the spread of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), the Wellbeing Foundation Africa has issued the following health advisory: The current Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Nigeria continues to pose a public health concern. According to [...]

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Pastor E. A Adeboye To Annoint RCCG Kids Against Meningitis

David Folami — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:44:33 +0000

The outbreak of meningitis in parts of Nigeria has been claimed to be a punishment from God by Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari But renowned man of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye has instructed his congregants to get their children anointed to prevent getting the disease. Speaking at a recent service, the General Overseer said, [...]

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Wellbeing Foundation Africa Creates Awareness of Childhood Febrile Rash Illnesses and Associated Diseases

Kunle Atiba — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:58:14 +0000

With the recent deaths of 25 children in Lagos State attributable to Febrile Rash Illnesses (FRIs), the Wellbeing Foundation Africa – a leading maternal and child health NGO, is creating awareness of childhood febrile rash illnesses and associated diseases, in order to curb the spread of the diseases and aid in the prevention of needless [...]

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