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Health

November 29, 2025

Reduce cost of blood, NMA tells Sanwo-Olu 

Mr Esegine said, “We were told that the government withdrew the subsidy on blood and that whatever subsidy there is cannot be extended to the private sector.

Blood
November 29, 2025

Planned parenthood advocates commitment to addressing gender-based violence 

Mr Okai stated, “Education is very important; there is need to provide quality and sexual reproductive health education for our girls.”

Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria
November 28, 2025

Africa faces cholera, mpox, other health emergencies despite increased funding

He said that more than 4.8 million mpox vaccine doses had so far been delivered to 16 countries.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
November 28, 2025

Measles deaths reduced by 88%; vaccination saved 58.7 million lives globally: WHO

WHO said global measles cases fell by 71 per cent, from an estimated 38 million in 2000 to 11 million in 2024.

Measles Illustration
November 28, 2025

Katsina govt moves to tackle multidimensional child poverty

The workshop for government officials, experts and other stakeholders was to strengthen data systems and enhance social protection planning.

Less privileged Nigerian kids
November 27, 2025

1.3 million new HIV infections recorded globally in 2024: AHF Nigeria

AHF is the world’s largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
November 27, 2025

NBRDA hails GMO success in Nigeria, cites biosafety oversight

NBRDA’s director-general said transparency in testing, post-release monitoring, and public engagement were essential elements of that process.

genetically modified organism
November 27, 2025

Expert urges caregivers to improve ventilation in home

Kaltume Shuaibu, a Bauchi-based paediatrician, has advised caregivers to effectively manage ventilation in homes to promote children’s health and well-being.

Nursing home
November 27, 2025

WAPCNM tasks FG on nurses’ welfare

Ms Buloala said that nurses’ well-being was inseparable from the well-being of the patients they care for.

November 27, 2025

Preventable Blindness: FG, Peek Vision sign MoU to scale digital eye screening

The agreement was disclosed in a statement signed by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.