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 Malnutrition deficiencies hit 20.5m new babies – NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NEGS), has revealed that malnutrition deficiencies have hit 20.5 million new babies in Nigeria. Chief Executive Officer, CEO, NESG, Laoye Jaiyeola, disclosed this recently  in

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How Lagos embraces digital transformation to improve healthcare – Perm Sec

The Lagos State Government is embracing digital transformation to improve health services for its residents, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye has said.  Perm SecOgboye

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How supplements, good nutrition could reduce Nigeria’s  maternal, infant mortality burden – Experts

The neonatal ward at the Paediatric section of the Mother and Child Centre at Isolo General Hospital, Lagos, has a lot of children. Some are premature and are in incubators,

Bill Gates, Dangote visit Tinubu to talk health

Healthcare took the centre stage at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday when the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and American business mogul, Bill Gates, visited

NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of  ‘dangerous’ herbal products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raised alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products, which it describes as “dangerous”. The NAFDAC

UniAbuja Begins Master’s Degree In Diabetes Education

As part of efforts to address the growing burden of diabetes in Nigeria, the  University of Abuja has announced the commencement of a new Master’s degree programme  in Diabetes Education.

Locally produced Indomie Noodles safe – NAFDAC assures consumers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers  of the safety of all brands of Indomie Noodles produced in the country. This was made

2023 Blood Donor Day: Nigeria in shortfall of 1.7m pints of blood annually

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2023 World Blood Donor Day, today, Haima Health Initiative, says Nigeria is in shortfall of 1.7 million pints of blood

Anthrax: FG cautions against consumption of hides

The Federal Government, Monday, urged Nigerians to stop consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat following an outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The alert was contained

Drone company delivers over 50,000 vaccine doses across Cross River health facilities

No fewer  than 50,000 doses of regular immunisation vaccines have been delivered to health facilities across Cross River State by a drone delivery company, Zipline. The company said the move

Spain passes law for menstrual leave

Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on June 1st. The Gender