Healthcare professionals and law enforcement officers in Nigeria have expressed support for a recent directive by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, that instructs hospitals to provide treatment to gunshot victims without requiring a police report.
In a significant move to combat cervical cancer, Nigeria has integrated the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its regular immunization system, with a goal of vaccinating 7.7 million girls.
Despite substantial government investments, experts argue that the Nigerian health sector requires substantial and meaningful reforms to set it on the path to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). They emphasize the imperative role of private sector involvement in ensuring comprehensive and sustainable healthcare for national growth, development, and ongoing prosperity.
In a concerning development, the Jigawa State Ministry of Health has officially declared an outbreak of diphtheria within the state, with the unsettling tally of 91 suspected cases and a tragic loss of 10 lives.
Addressing a press conference in Dutse on Friday, Dr. Salisu Mu’azu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, revealed the grim situation. He noted that two confirmed cases of diphtheria had already been identified in the Kazaure and Jahun Local Government Areas.