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Health

November 8, 2025

Kano govt, PVAC back Tom Brown project to improve child nutrition in Kano

The two-day meeting, which was supported by the UK-FCDO Lafiya Programme, was held from November 7 to 8 in Kano.

Kano govt, PVAC
November 8, 2025

NAFDAC seizes expired, revalidated beverages worth N30 million in Jos

Mr Azikiwe advised consumers of drinks and packaged foods to always look out for NAFDAC registration numbers on such products.

NAFDAC
November 8, 2025

Ogori-Magongo council emerges best in primary healthcare delivery among 21 Kogi LGAs

Ogirimangogo LGA received a star prize of N5 million. The first positions in each senatorial district received N3 million each.

Ahmed Ododo, rewarded the best-performing LGAs and personnel
November 7, 2025

Nasarawa residents caution against use of chemicals in garri production

A resident of Keffi, Johnson Bello, condemned the use of chemicals in garri production.

November 7, 2025

NGO seeks increased awareness campaign on breast cancer

Mrs Mustapha said, “Breast cancer is common among women, but the good news is that it can be treated if detected early.”

November 7, 2025

Malaria: Yobe residents receive over two million treated nets

Ms Ogbulafor added that the campaign marked a major milestone in the federal government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate malaria.

Mosquito nets
November 7, 2025

Nasarawa cassava processors cautioned against use of harmful chemicals

Johnson Bello, a resident of Keffi, condemned the use of chemicals, saying that such practices endanger consumers’ health.

Cassava processors
November 7, 2025

UNICEF seeks increased budget allocation to social sector in 2026

Nuzhat Rafique, the chief of the Bauchi field office, made the call at a one-day review meeting of 2025 programmes held in Bauchi on Friday.

UNICEF workers in Kano
November 7, 2025

FG secures $396 million for IDPs, Sokoto health project

‎Mr Edun added that the Sokoto government would provide counterpart funding for the health initiative.

IDPs
November 6, 2025

Over 320 million mosquito nets, 450 million malaria drugs distributed nationwide since 2009: Official

Ms Ogbulafor said the interventions had significantly contributed to reducing malaria prevalence and under-five mortality rates across the country.

Mosquito nets