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HIV/AIDS

June 5, 2024

Expert urges parents to give adolescents sex education

The truth is that young people are disproportionately more affected by STIs, including HIV/AIDS.

Sex education
March 19, 2024

Reps summon health minister Pate over misappropriation of $300 million antimalarial funds

The House of Representatives summoned Health Minister Mohammed Pate over the alleged misappropriation of $300 million antimalarial funds.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
March 7, 2024

Thousands of kids face mass sexual violence in DRC: Save the Children

The majority of sexual violence cases in North Kivu are happening when survivors are fleeing the escalating fighting between the DRC army, the M23, and many other armed groups.

malnourished children
February 26, 2024

NACA tasks stakeholders on 2030 HIV/AIDS elimination target

NACA director-general Gambo Gumel made the call after a meeting with development partners and stakeholders in Abuja.

AIDS patient
February 18, 2024

African healthcare challenges require transnational collaboration: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said Africa’s effective collaboration with the rest of the world to tackle existential health challenges is a moral imperative.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 12, 2024

HIV/AIDS: NACA tells Nigerians to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly

“Love is a powerful force, and by embracing responsible practices, we can ensure that it enriches our lives without compromising our health,” stated NACA.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly
February 6, 2024

NAFDAC bans alcohol in sachets

The NAFDAC DG said that alcoholic products had a negative impact on the youth.

Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the ban of alcohol in sachets
February 5, 2024

Population commission concludes demographic health survey in 10 Kaduna LGAs

She said the LGAs covered were Kubau, Zaria, Kauru, Sabon Gari, Kudan, Makarfi, Giwa, Ikara, Soba and Lere.

NPC OFFICIALS (credit: News arena)
January 26, 2024

Researching, developing new diagnostics will contribute to Nigeria’s security: Blinken

The stakes are real. They couldn’t be higher, but you can see the results – the positive results – when we work with this kind of collaboration.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research (credit: NAN)
December 20, 2023

NPC seeks Bauchi residents’ support for 2023/2024 NDHS

NPC has called for the support of Nigerians to enable the commission to produce credible results in the ongoing Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey.

Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) credit