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Health

May 14, 2025

Adamawa primary healthcare agency to deworm 100,000 schoolchildren

The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has announced plans to commence the third phase of its deworming exercise, targeting about 100,000 schoolchildren across the state

Adamawa State
May 14, 2025

Plateau recorded three deaths from cholera, five cases confirmed: Official

Mr Baamlong called for the evacuation of the suspected cholera cases to the treatment centres.

Map of Plateau State
May 14, 2025

Vietnam urges public vigilance amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Since the beginning of 2025, Vietnam has recorded 148 scattered COVID-19 cases across 27 provinces and cities, with no fatalities reported.

COVID-19
May 14, 2025

Lassa Fever: WAHO expands coalition to accelerate vaccine access in West Africa

The West African Health Organisation has expanded its Lassa Fever Coalition to accelerate vaccine access in the region.

Lassa fever infected patient
May 13, 2025

Health workers threaten strike over delay in payment of pay rise arrears

They urged the government to consider the implications of the resumption of the suspended strike action on the health sector.

HEALTH WORKERS IN KADUNA
May 13, 2025

Kwara govt. trains medical doctors in severe malaria management

The director of public health, Kwara Ministry of Health, said the training was part of the strategic move to eliminate malaria and improve healthcare delivery.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
May 13, 2025

WHO warns hunger in Gaza will affect ‘entire generation’

WHO representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Rik Peeperkorn, said he had seen children who looked years younger than their age.

GAZA CHILDREN
May 13, 2025

Abia: Gov Otti promises to build biogas plant in abattoirs

According to him, ASEPA signed a memorandum of understanding with a firm experienced in waste-to-energy technology to support this transition.

Alex Otti
May 12, 2025

FG endorses Medipool to supply essential healthcare products across Nigeria

He said Medipool had been vetted through the infrastructure concession regulatory commission.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
May 12, 2025

Kaduna govt inaugurates committee on basic healthcare fund

Ms Kaltum-Ahmed urged the newly inaugurated members to provide robust oversight for the effective implementation of the fund.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani