SOGON seeks end to maternal mortality
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe Maternal and child health experts have reiterated the importance of collaborative efforts in improving the health of women and children in Nigeria […]
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FG says Nigeria records 27,698 cases of SGBV in six states
By Agency The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, said 27,698 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence were recorded in six states between 2020-2023. […]
1.63 million Nigerians with HIV on treatment – NACA
By Lara Adejoro The National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Friday said 1.8 million persons are estimated to be living with HIV in […]
Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free healthcare
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Ogun State government says it is targeting 15,000 pregnant women as beneficiaries of its free delivery programme tagged “Ibidero” as part […]
HPV: Nigeria records 78% coverage in 12 states
By Agency Nigeria has attained a 78 percent coverage rate for the Human Papillomavirus vaccine in the initial 12 states where the immunisation programme was […]
UN agencies seek protection for children against climate change
Damilola Olufemi The United Nations agencies have expressed concern that pregnant women, babies, and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent […]
WHO, govs to sign agreement on healthcare delivery
By Agency The World Health Organisation and all 36 state governors will sign a compact agreement to improve healthcare service delivery in the country. Governor […]
Stop blocking personnel on inspection, NAFDAC warns business owners
By Agency The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has condemned the obstruction of its officers from conducting regulatory spot checks on […]
NAFDAC seizes expired drugs worth N15m in Jos
By Agency The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday seized expired pharmaceutical products worth N15 million from a pharmacy in […]
Climate change: FG introduces wood-saving stove to Northeast
By Agency The Federal Government says the use of Atmosfair Save80 Clean Cookstoves, a climate friendly device, will help to address challenges of climate change […]