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Health

November 5, 2025

Global SRHR funding crisis deepens despite more aid

Nigeria’s commitment under FP2030 includes increasing its modern contraceptive prevalence rate to 27 per cent by 2030.

November 5, 2025

Nigeria to gain 1.7 million working mothers by 2030: Report

This is according to new findings from Economist Impact’s Childcare Dividend Initiative, a report unveiled on Wednesday.

Nursing mothers
November 5, 2025

Kaduna, UNICEF strengthen education, health services for children

The facility now provides a safer and more conducive learning environment for children.

UNICEF workers in Kano
November 4, 2025

FG begins free rabies vaccination for dogs, cats in Nasarawa

Ms Akujobi assured that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration remains committed and determined to eradicate rabies with the One-Health approach.

Dog vaccination
November 4, 2025

Gov Alia appoints pioneer executive secretary for quality assurance board

Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Terna Francis as the pioneer executive secretary of the Benue Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
November 4, 2025

Nigerian men should undergo breast cancer screening: NCS

The National Cancer Society in Bauchi, has urged men to undergo regular breast cancer screening.

Nigerian men
November 4, 2025

Abia: Governor Otti approves CONHESS for local govt health workers

The Abia government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure for local government health workers.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
November 4, 2025

Earthquake: UN sends relief team to Afghanistan

At least 15 people have been reported killed, while 320 were injured, according to initial figures from the country’s public health ministry.

Earthquake
November 3, 2025
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
November 3, 2025

Niger govt inaugurates security team for treated nets, malaria campaign

Mr Imam said the team was established to ensure the smooth distribution of 3.2 million insecticide-treated nets to the 274 wards of the state.

Malaria