Year: 2024

Nigeria’s healthcare gets a boost as Zipline signs pact with Health Ministry to roll out Autonomous Drones

... To seal deal at UNGA on Thursday The Federal Ministry of…

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Too many Nigerian women,  children die daily from pregnancy complication, childbrth — NPHCDA

The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),…

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Flood: Cholera kills seven, 71 hospitalised

No fewer than seven people have lost their lives to a cholera…

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80% of Nigerians Unaware of Tuberculosis Threat, Impeding Control Efforts – Expert

Over 18,000 TB Cases Diagnosed in Lagos in 2023 Despite tuberculosis (TB)…

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Consider people’s well-being, reverse fuel hike, doctors tell Tinubu

The Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President…

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Akwa Ibom records fifth mpox case

Samuel Etuk, the disease surveillance and notification officer, Akwa Ibom ministry of…

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Certificate verification: Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home

The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery…

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Nutritionist urges more fortification of Nigerian foods, beverages with essential micronutrients

A Nutritionist has advocated the need for more fortification of foods and…

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Edo confirms six diphtheria cases, two deaths

The director of public health at the Edo Ministry of Health, Stephenson…

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Champion maternal health through multiple micronutrient supplementation advocacy, FHI 360 urges media

In a move to improve pregnancy outcomes in Lagos State, a non-governmental…

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Nigeria receives mpox vaccines

Becomes first country in Africa to receive doses Donated by US government…

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WHO to support Lagos State to strengthen health care

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo,…

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Cholera Outbreak: NCDC reports 176 deaths, 5,951 infected

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a…

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Lagos advocates birth control law to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis

The Lagos state government has called for the enactment of a birth…

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WHO, Africa CDC declares Mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control…

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Tinubu approves policy to reverse health worker migration, address challenges

President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration…

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Mrs. Sanwo-Olu launches 2024 Health Week, promises free care for 5m Lagos kids

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday…

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Gates Foundation Study offers guidelines for Transforming Healthcare in Lagos State

A comprehensive study backed by the Gates Foundation has provided a roadmap…

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World Breastfeeding Week 2024: NSN urges more support for mothers

https://youtu.be/V4e7qOWg0bk?si=h5-0KD32O9DRHcZq As the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 is marked globally, the Nutrition…

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Lagos strengthens efforts to combat hepatitis amid rising prevalence

Marks 2024 World Hepatitis Day with Symposium Screens and Vaccinates Over 5,000…

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FG pledges commitment to household, immunisation surveys

The Federal Government says it is committed to the successful conduct of…

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USAID, Kebbi develop 5-year plan for health sector

Stakeholders in Kebbi State, in partnership with the United States Agency for…

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Joyce Oluwole, sepsis survivor seeks govt action against silent killer

Launches book to advocate for change Expert calls for more supportive emergency…

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Food insecurity: How malnutrition leads to brain damage in children- Expert

Lagos Ministry of Health & Social Welfare trains caregivers  Nigeria's economic situation…

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Daimed Facility, new diagnostic centre, set to open in Lagos

aims to Reduce Medical Tourism in Nigeria with Evidence-Based Care To reduce…

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