By Our Reporter NEW DELHI (CONVERSEER) – Indian health authorities are responding to a Nipah virus outbreak after five confirmed cases of the incurable disease were detected in West Bengal, near the state capital Kolkata. Officials confirmed three new infections this week, involving a doctor, a nurse, and another healthcare worker, according to the Press…
Cross River State, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has reassured residents that the state remains free of cerebrospinal meningitis, dismissing recent rumours of an outbreak and urging the public to remain calm while relying on verified health information. January 11, a family in Calabar had…
By Akanimo Kufre The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, has lauded Governor Umo Eno’s establishment of the Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical and Ambulance Services (AKISEMSAS) as a signature project in the state. Dr. John recently highlighted the major breakthroughs in the health sector of Akwa Ibom, including the Revised Essential…
By Our Reporter ENUGU (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court, Abuja Division, has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Monday Igwe as the Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, declaring the termination of his appointment unlawful, null and void. Justice Emmanuel Subilim gave the order while delivering a verdict in suit between Professor Monday…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government is mobilising and equipping young medical professionals to serve as National Health Fellows that will drive a new generation of leaders for the health sector. The presidential initiative targets the recruitment of 13 youths from across the 13 local government areas in Nasarawa State so as…
