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World Sight Day: FG unveils policy documents on eye health

By Ifunanya / October 13, 2023

…says 1.3m Nigerians blind The Federal Government on Thursday launched three policy documents on eye health services in the country. […]

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Adolescent well-being critical to achieving sustainable development – WHO

By Ifunanya / October 11, 2023

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to improving adolescent’s health and well-being in the country. WHO made […]

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Depression increases risk of most cancers, diabetes, others — Health minister 

By Ifunanya / October 11, 2023

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate Evidence has proven that melancholy increases the risk for a […]

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Pate to prioritise strengthening health sector

By Ifunanya / October 10, 2023

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali […]

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‘Breast cancer remains leading cause of death for Nigerian women’

By Ifunanya / October 8, 2023

The Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria says the lack of early detection and treatment of breast cancer has kept the […]

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HIV: NACA partners Global Fund to address gender, human rights barriers

By Ifunanya / October 6, 2023

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS is in partnership with the Global Fund to launch a comprehensive three-month […]

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Gavi to partner FG on diphtheria outbreak

By Ifunanya / October 4, 2023

An international organisation, Gavi, the Global Vaccine Alliance, on Wednesday, pledged its commitment to work closely with the Federal Government […]

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WHO, Borno begin polio vaccination

By Ifunanya / October 3, 2023

World Health Organisation and the Borno State Government have commenced a 10-day polio vaccination campaign across the 27 local government […]

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FG pledges commitment to local vaccine, medicine production

By Ifunanya / September 30, 2023

President Bola Tinubu is committed to exploring local vaccine and medicine production to enhance the health sector’s self-sufficiency, the Special […]

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FG partners EU, others to develop roadmap for circular economy

By Ifunanya / September 29, 2023

The Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with the European Union, the Economic Community of West African States, and other […]

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Rabies Outbreak: Delta State Reports 5 Deaths and 60 Cases in Two Months

By Ifunanya / September 28, 2023

The Delta State Government has issued a concerning revelation, stating that there have been over 60 cases of rabies and […]

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Nigerians don’t need to travel abroad over kidney challenge – CMD 

By Ifunanya / September 27, 2023

Medical equipment at the Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital The Chief Medical Director of Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital, Ado […]

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Kogi inspectors close down over 100 illegal medicine stores

By Ifunanya / September 26, 2023

The Pharmaceutical Inspectorate Committee in Kogi State said it has shut down over 100 medicine stores operating illegally in the […]

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Pharmacists take drug abuse campaign to schools in Ogun

By Ifunanya / September 25, 2023

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ogun Chapter has disclosed plans to educate secondary faculty college students on the risks of […]

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AIDS Foundation inaugurates advocacy clubs on public health

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2023

The world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organisation, AIDS Healthcare Foundation has inaugurated community advocacy clubs in two states and the Federal […]

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NAFDAC uncovers N1bn banned soap warehouse

By Ifunanya / September 20, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has said it discovered a banned crusader soap warehouse worth […]

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Kano constitutes 80% of diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria – UNICEF 

By Ifunanya / September 19, 2023

The United Nations Children’s Education Fund has disclosed that Kano State alone contributed to about 80 per cent of the […]

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Hypertension affects one in three adults globally – WHO report

By Ifunanya / September 19, 2023

WHO Director General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus …says four out of five people with hypertension not adequately treated The first-ever […]

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Rotary Club to sponsor eye surgeries, maternal health projects in Abuja

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2023

Dr Adesuwa Agbontaen’s investiture as 23rd President of Rotary Club, Asokoro, Abuja. PC: NAN The President of Rotary Club, Asokoro, […]

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Polio: Anambra plans to vaccinate 2.6million children

By Ifunanya / September 15, 2023

The Anambra Government says it is targeting over 2.6 million children under the age of 0-59 months as it begins […]

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