How Nipah virus re-emerged for the sixth time in Kerala – Firstpost

How Nipah virus re-emerged for the sixth time in Kerala – Firstpost

The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala, tragically claiming the life of a 24-year-old student from the state’s Malappuram district on September 9th. This marks the sixth time since 2018 that Kerala has been staring at an outbreak of Nipah, coinciding with the vibrant Onam festival, which has now been overshadowed by growing fears of … Read more

Odisha cabinet approves creation of additional posts to bolster healthcare in state

Odisha cabinet approves creation of additional posts to bolster healthcare in state

Bhubaneswar: The state government has created additional posts in the health sector to provide better healthcare facilities to the people. The state Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today approved proposals to amend the rules for the recruitment of health staff including pharmacists, nurses, multipurpose health workers and radiographers in the state. The Cabinet … Read more

Nigerian minister rallies international collaboration to advance health sector transformation

Nigerian minister rallies international collaboration to advance health sector transformation

As part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s health sector, the Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate, is building international support and collaborations. The minister said the efforts are geared towards achieving the campaign promises under the renewed hope initiative of President Bola Tinubu. Mr Pate recently led a delegation to Brussels to explore mutually beneficial collaboration … Read more

Nigerian govt grants ministry authority to approve recruitment for hospitals

Nigerian govt grants ministry authority to approve recruitment for hospitals

Following the noticeable shortage of healthcare workers across Nigerian public hospitals and the bureaucratic processes impeding the recruitment of workers, the Nigerian government has authorised the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to approve recruitment requests by qualifying health institutions. This decision was taken at the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which the Minister of … Read more