Category: Health
KMPDU Clarifies Health Nominee Deborah Mlongo's Registration Status Amid Deregistration Rumors
The KMPDU has clarified the confusion surrounding Health CS nominee Deborah Mlongo's registration status. They explained her name was missing due to a delay in updating her license, not deregistration. KMPDU supports Mlongo, emphasizing her potential positive impact on healthcare and medical internships. They also announced a return-to-work formula signed with the government, benefiting over 1,000 medical interns.
Cholera Outbreak Alert: NCDC Urges Nigerians to Adopt Preventive Measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has alerted the public about an ongoing cholera outbreak in several states. The highly contagious and potentially deadly infection is spreading through contaminated food and water. The NCDC emphasizes the need for strict hygiene practices and urges immediate medical attention for symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
Key Questions that Will Determine the Success of the Infected Blood Inquiry
The Infected Blood Inquiry's final report has highlighted the failings of the past and provides recommendations such as compensation for victims and families, a duty of candour for civil servants, and clinical training changes. The success hinges on government action, accountability by oversight bodies, and preventing future similar tragedies.
The Impact of Privacy During Illness: Reflections This Mother's Day
On Mother's Day, the Princess of Wales faces a testing time with a cancer diagnosis under intense media scrutiny. A professor shares their childhood experience regarding their father's leukemia and highlights the need for privacy and openness in handling such personal challenges.