The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, Bauchi Chapter, inaugurated its Advocacy Champions on Tuesday under the Accelerating Implementation of Maternal, Neonatal, Child Nutrition, and Health Innovations
“No fewer than 37 million Nigerians have been taken off the treatment of river blindness, while 43 million are still at risk and eligible for treatment,” said NIMR.
The federal government is partnering with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to boost Nigeria’s response to the illicit mineral trade.
Fatima Bago, wife of the Niger governor, paid a surprise visit to the Minna General Hospital and the Jummai Babangida Maternal and Neonatal wing of the hospital, offering financial support to patients
UNICEF, in collaboration with the Taraba government, has launched an integrated immunisation programme for over one million children against life-threatening diseases.
The World Health Organisation on Monday says that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness.
In southern Spain, night-time lows remained above 30 degrees – a level of sustained heat that experts say can pose serious health risks.
Ms Bakare said Nigeria has the highest number of sickle cell patients in Africa.
The minister noted that the increasing burden of cancer in the country needed solutions.
He said the NLC is not only a voice for workers but also a vital partner in strengthening the health system.
