Health commissioners hold forum on primary health care funding
Health commissioners from across the country have concluded plans to hold a forum on the role of states in Primary Health Care (PHC) financing. Chairperson, Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum Dr…
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WHO moves to halt spread of invasive malaria vector in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at stopping the spread of an invasive mosquito species, Anopheles Stephensi, in Africa. This is contained in a statement…
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Germany contributes 200m euros for polio eradication
……… in 20 years Germany has contributed more than 200 million euros in the last 20 years in the fight against polio eradication, an official said on Wednesday in Abuja.…
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Group builds capacity in fight against drug trafficking, abuse
The Roost Foundation, an Non- Govermental Organisation (NGO) says it is building the capacity of relevant stakeholders to enlist others in the fight against drug trafficking, abuse and human trafficking.…
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Parents of Ukraine medical graduates kick against MDCN Registrar’s statement
A group known as the Concerned Parents of Ukraine Medical Graduates of 2022 has kicked against the allegation of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) that some of…
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World Bank supports 1.09m with healthcare in Kaduna
The World Bank has supported no fewer than 1,097,048 women and children with nutrition and adolescent health packages in Kaduna State. The intervention was recorded during the first year of…
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FG strategies on preventable medication
The Federal Government said that strategies had been put in place for the reduction of severe preventable medication-related harm by 50 per cent in the next five years. Dr Osagie…
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Errors in medication kill 3m annually, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says medication errors contribute to more than three million deaths globally every year. In a message to mark the 2022 World Patient Safety Day, Regional…
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NCDC: Ondo, Edo, Bauchi lead in Lassa Fever cases, confirms 170 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Ondo, Edo and Bauchi states recorded 70 per cent of the 909 confirmed cases and 170 deaths from Lassa Fever cases. The Assistant…
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COVID-19 still ravaging lives, Red Cross warns
The International Federation of Red Cross, West Africa, on Saturday warned Nigerians not to lose guard of the ravaging effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Dr Johann Ojukwu, Red…
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