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GAVI and Vaccination – Joy for African countries, Saddness for Nigeria
Press reports out of Nigeria...March 29 2008...Measles Outbreak in KatsinaMarch 28 2008...Cholera Outbreak in BenueDecember 14 2007...Measles outbreak in KanoWHAT IS GOING ON???Probably no medical intervention has saved more lives…
Health Education: Not for Health Professionals alone
by ndubuisi edeogaI recently spoke with some of my colleagues in the teaching hospitals back home in Nigeria. They recently got some equipment supplied to them costing millions and millions…
Another false start…a chronology of reports
by chikwe ihekweazuAfter days of rumours and anxiety, the Minister of Health, Prof. Adenike Grange resigned her office with this statement:“I am leaving this cabinet because I consider my dignity,…
Breaking news – Nigerian health ministers "resign"
Just received the breaking news that the Minister of Health, Professor Adenike Grange and her collegue, the Minister of State for Health, Architect Gabriel Aduku whom we welcomed in earlier…
"With Patience, All’ll Be Well"
The Presidents Eid-el-Maulud and Easter message..."I urge you all to remain patient in the firm belief that with your continued support, understanding and cooperation, our administration shall by the grace…
Information is Power
by chikwe ihekweazuA few years ago...I walked into the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja in search of a specific report. After spending an afternoon being sent from pillar to…
Blogging on health in Nigeria…a waste of time
Since Ike Anya and I started this blog after attending TEDGlobal in Arusha Tanzania last year, many friends, colleagues and strangers have been extremely complimentary, but there have also been…
DDT and Malaria: Back to the Basics II
by Ndubuisi EdeogaEvery Nigerian doctor remembers the phrase from medical school “common things occur commonly”…always think of malaria!The burden of disease of malaria on the Nigerian population is self-evident. At…
Medical laboratories, health care infrastructure …and update on the strikes
The delivery of laboratory services has witnessed a lot of activity recently. The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)’s HIV testing and Tuberculosis reference Laboratory has received ISO certification for…
On Health: Back to the Basics
As we dwell on the current health issues plaguing Africa and Nigeria, and the initiatives already in place and planned for the future. We need to look over our shoulders…