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LAGOS SHUTS 16 HEALTH FACILITIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY STANDARDS ~ INN Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Abiola Idowu, who disclosed this today at Ikeja while reviewing the activities of the Agency for the month of September and October, 2020, explained that out of 280 health facilities monitored in the months under review, 16 facilities were shut for infractions ranging from quackery, operating beyond schedule, […]

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LASG ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF POLIO OUTBREAK RESPONSE EXERCISE ~ INN Nigeria

A statement issued by the State Primary Health Care Board revealed that children between 0–5 years would be vaccinated with two drops of oral polio vaccine, regardless of previous immunisation status, to prevent poliomyelitis that may result in paralysis of the limbs or death. The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of polio outbreak […]

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HELPFUL DRUG USAGE TIPS ~ INN Nigeria

1)Eye drops can be used for one month after opening the droppers. 2)Antibiotic syrups can be used for one week when stored in room temperature but can be used for two weeks if stored at 4•C, same goes for antibiotic suspensions 3)Ampoules should be used immediately if opened. Don’t use if cracked. 4)Tablets and capsules […]

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FG PAYS N20bn COVID-19 ALLOWANCE TO HEALTH WORKERS ~ INN Nigeria

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, says the Federal Government has paid up to N20bn in COVID-19 inducement allowance to doctors and health workers in the country. The minister, who applauded all front-line health workers in the country amid the fight against the pandemic, made this known on Wednesday morning. About 16,000 […]

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LAGOS STATE COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH RESUMES DUTY AFTER RECOVERING FROM COVID-19 ~ INN Nigeria

Today, The Commissioner for Health and CoVid-19Lagos Deputy Incident Commander, Prof Akin Abayomi fully resumes duties after recovering and testing negative to Covid-19. Prof Akin Abayomi who tested positive to Covid-19 on Monday August 24, 2020 fully recovered and tested negative to the viral infection after nine days of isolation and treatment. Prof Akin Abayomi, […]