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August 8, 2024 WHO To Battle Polio in Gaza with 1.2m Vaccines
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WHO To Battle Polio in Gaza with 1.2m Vaccines

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced plans to send 1.2 million polio vaccines to Gaza after the virus was detected in wastewater.

The agency’s chief, Dr TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, outlined plans for two rounds of vaccination, targeting 600,000 children under the age of eight, with the first round to start on August17.

Polio is a serious infectious disease that causes a fever – and, in some cases, can lead to paralysis or death. It is spread primarily through contact with faecal matter.

Gaza remains the focus of a 10-month-long Israeli military operation which has left only 16 out of 36 of the territory’s hospitals even partially functional.

July 17, 2024 NCDC Raises Alarm Over Increase in Yellow Fever Cases
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NCDC Raises Alarm Over Increase in Yellow Fever Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country, coinciding with the ongoing cholera outbreak that has affected nearly all states.

The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. JIDE IDRIS issued the warning at a press conference in Abuja.

IDRIS said that since June, the NCDC has been actively managing a cholera outbreak that has spread across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, impacting 187 Local Government Areas.

IDRIS noted that the agency had also observed a troubling rise in yellow fever cases, particularly with the onset of the rainy season, noting that heavy rainfall and flooding significantly impact the spread of waterborne diseases like cholera and yellow fever.

July 15, 2024 Federal Government Secures N80b Funding to Eliminate Tuberculosis
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Federal Government Secures N80b Funding to Eliminate Tuberculosis

In order to bridge the significant funding shortfall in its fight against tuberculosis – TB, and achieve the goal of eliminating it by 2030, the Federal government has struck a 50 million dollar (80 billion naira) funding deal with the private sector.

Currently, only 6 percent of the National TB budget comes from domestic sources, leaving a 70 percent funding gap and a critical shortage that has hindered the widespread implementation of innovative TB interventions and the execution of the 2021-2026 TB National Strategic Plan.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. MOHAMMED ALI PATE, who disclosed this in Lagos, said the federal government would contribute 25 million dollars to match the 25 million dollars financial commitment made by the private sector towards the goal.

July 5, 2024 Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency Set Clear Path For It’s Operations
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Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency Set Clear Path For It’s Operations

The newly inaugurated board of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency has commenced its tenure with a clear vision and strong commitment to improving healthcare access for the state’s populace.

Chairman of the board, Dr EDIKAN NDUESO EKWERE during his maiden speech emphasized the pivotal role of health insurance in enhancing the well-being of the people. Dr EKWERE assured that under his leadership, the agency would make significant strides.

Speaking with staff members of the Agency during their one day capacity building, Dr EKWERE expressed his dedication to ensuring that the residents of Akwa Ibom State reap the benefits of government initiatives through comprehensive health insurance coverage.

Dr. EKWERE further outlined the agency’s strategic plans, which include expanding enrollment in health insurance schemes, increasing public awareness about the benefits of health insurance and improving the efficiency of service delivery within the healthcare system.

He emphasized that these efforts would not only benefit individuals but also contribute to the overall development of the state by creating a healthier and more productive population.

At the capacity building event, the Permanent Secretary and Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. IGBEMI ARTHUR IGBEMI thanked Governor UMO ENO for the constitution of the board and promised that the agency would work diligently with the board to fulfill its mandate.

The event marked the beginning of a new era for the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency, with high expectations for transformative changes in the sector.

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