Month: October 2021

G20 members have received 15 times more COVID-19 vaccine doses per capita than sub-Saharan African countries, fresh analysis reveals

UNICEF Africa ambassadors write G20 Leaders at Rome Summit G20 countries have…

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54gene Sponsors Nigerian Scientists to develop capacity in genomic prediction and analysis of large-scale genome data

54gene, a health- technology company equalizing precision medicine for Africans and the…

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Lagos launches  mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19  

Partners private sector to vaccinate 4 million Lagosians before Christmas Establishes Mass…

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UBTH campaigns against VTE

Reveals 2 in 4 deaths in hospitals due to causes related to…

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Adetifa Ifedayo steps in as new NCDC DG

Chikwe Ihekweazu bows out to for WHO job        …

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Global Handwashing Day: 3 in 5 Nigerians lack basic facilities at home – UNICEF

Although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases,…

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Abia ranks 6th in HIV prevalence in Nigeria – US Envoy

The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), Kathleen FitzGibbon, has said that Abia…

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Lagos to host 7th African conference on ‘One Health and Biosecurity’

As part of efforts to ensure that the Africa continent improves on…

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Health writers congratulate Enabulele, World Medical Association President-elect  

Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) yesterday sent a congratulatory message to …

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How to age gracefully by OBJ

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says ageing is a natural process that cannot…

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Nigeria’s  Osahon Enabulele emerges President, World Medical Association

Forner President Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Dr Osahon Enabulele has  emerged  the…

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WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk  

The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01…

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NMA condemns murder of Akunyili, demands justice

              The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA,…

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UNICEF warns on impact of COVID-19 on children’s mental health

Says 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15-24 often feel depressed or…

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WHO prioritizes access to diabetes, cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists  

Says high prices and low availability still a major barrier for patients’…

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