UN Agency hopes to end AIDS scourge as health threat by 2030
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) says the world can still end the scourge of HIV and AIDS as a public health threat by year 2030. Executive Director…
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Diphtheria outbreak kills 3 children, infection spreads parents panic
…..in Zaria No fewer than three children have died, and six others infected, following a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Primary Healthcare…
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Medical doctors seek Tinubu’s urgent intervention on salary arrears
……. rejects NSIWC circular The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in resolving the lingering issues surrounding salary arrears. NMA President, Prof. Bala…
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NGO lauds Ekiti ‘s support for sickle cell patients
A Non- Governmental Organisation, Olanipekun Ayomide (O.A.) Initiative, has commended Ekiti State for registering more than 1,000 sickle cell patients in its Health Insurance scheme. The Executive Director of the…
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FG lauds NLNG for renovating, equipping neonatal ICU, SCBU
…….at FMC, Asaba The Federal Government on Thursday lauded the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) for renovating and equipping Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and the Special Care Baby Unit…
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Kwara urges residents to prioritise oral hygiene
Biodun Esan, Ilorin Kwara State has urged residents to prioritise oral hygiene by maintaining the health of the teeth, gums, and other tissues in the mouth. Commissioner for Health, Dr…
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NCDC inaugurates antimicrobial resistance action plan
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched the country’s National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), covering 2024 to 2028. Director-General of NCDC, Dr…
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DG talks tough over banned drugs, says NAFDAC ‘ll not bow to pressure
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday said the agency will not bow to any pressure in its bid to rid the country of…
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WHO action to ban flavoured tobacco, nicotine products
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday launched a new publication and called on governments to urgently ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products. The world body, in a…
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Ondo Gov reaffirms commitment to healthcare delivery
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reiterated his commitment to the successful establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital to enhance healthcare delivery in the…
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