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Health

December 17, 2024

Tinubu to spend N47 billion on agricultural, medical universities

The federal government has allocated N47 billion to support universities of agriculture and medical schools across Nigeria.

Tinubu wearing academic gown
December 17, 2024

NAFDAC declares Aba Cemetery Market substandard products hub

Mr Iluyomade said the volume of expired products being re-validated was deeply troubling.

NAFDAC
December 17, 2024

CSOs tell Tinubu’s government to ban GMOs in Nigeria

Mr Isua-Ikoh further called for the removal of bioengineered food products from Nigerian and Cross River markets.

genetically modified organism
December 17, 2024

Institute to train healthcare workers on WHO mental health guidelines

MH-GAP is aimed at scaling up services for mental, neurological and substance use disorders, especially for low- and middle-income earners.

Healthcare workers
December 17, 2024

WARDC seeks end to maternal deaths from unsafe abortions

Emphasising the numbers, Ms Jagun said 500 deaths monthly from unsafe abortions were not comparable to 500 votes.

LOCAL PREGNANT WOMEN
December 17, 2024

Nigerian families causing women to die during childbirth: Health Commissioner

Mr Mallam said available statistics show that 120 Nigerian women die hourly due to delivery-related complications.

Labour room
December 16, 2024

Nigeria leads efforts to eliminate mother-to-child disease transmission

The country’s delegation featured Charles Odima of the Society for Family Health and Rifkatu Aimu Sunday of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria.

Breastfeeding mother
December 16, 2024

NHIA: Nigeria exceeds 2024 health insurance target, hits 95% of 2027 goal

The National Health Insurance Authority says 19.2 million citizens have enrolled in the health insurance scheme, surpassing its 2024 target.

Polio immunisation
December 16, 2024

Osun government to enhance healthcare delivery

Adenike Adeleke, the commissioner for federal matters, says Osun is ready to advance its primary health care service delivery.

Public hospital in Osun
December 15, 2024

FG, foreign partners sign letter of intent to enhance healthcare access

He emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting the country’s healthcare sector.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate