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Health

January 27, 2025

Afghanistan starts polio vaccination for six million children

The three-day campaign will target 16 of the country’s 34 provinces, ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman said.

Afghan kids getting vaccinated
January 26, 2025

FG reaffirms commitment to malaria eradication

The minister highlighted the government’s progress in tackling malaria through its Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)
January 25, 2025

Kebbi government to recruit 500 health workers

“We plan to employ 500 additional health professionals and absorb 390 GAVI-supported staff into the state’s workforce,” Mr Idris said.

Governor Nasir Idris
January 25, 2025

Heart Doctors from Greece donate health facility to Niger community

Ms Sotinou explained that the doctors visited the Gusun community on November 9, 2024, and were moved to assist after seeing the deplorable state of the facility.

Borno State
January 25, 2025

1000 Ogun residents enjoy FG’s free healthcare programme

Mr Salako said that the essence of the medical outreach was to improve the wellness of residents.

Ogun State
January 24, 2025

Tinubu appoints new chairman for UNIABUJA teaching hospital

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ikye Orikpo from Delta State as the new chairman of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital.

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital.
January 24, 2025

Ondo govt. tasks MDAs on proactive measures against Lassa fever

He reiterated the commitment of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to winning the fight against Lassa fever and other diseases in the state.

Lassa-fever
January 24, 2025

NPHCDA promotes early HIV detection, offers free service

The executive director of NPHCDA, Muyi Aina, said this in an interview on Friday in Abuja.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
January 23, 2025

Kenya rolls out mpox vaccination campaign as cases hit 36

Mr Matendechero noted that Kenya developed a comprehensive mpox vaccination strategy based on international best practices.

Monkeypox
January 23, 2025

Katsina takes delivery of medical equipment from World Medical Relief

Mr Radda described the partnership with World Medical Relief as part of the administration’s commitment to reform healthcare delivery in the state.

Governor Dikko Radda