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Health

July 19, 2024

Poliovirus discovered in Gaza Strip, WHO warns

The Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry warned that viruses found in sewers near refugee tents could trigger a “health catastrophe.”

Polio patients
July 19, 2024

NHIA seeks legislative backing for universal health coverage

Mr Ohiri said that with the collaborative efforts of legislators and health sector leaders, Nigeria can make significant strides towards achieving UHC.

NHIA logo
July 19, 2024

Anambra government shuts 30 health facilities over quackery

The commissioner said the state government was committed to improving healthcare delivery in Anambra

Anambra governor, Charles Soludo [Credit: Twitter/Soludo]
July 19, 2024

NAFDAC shuts down bakery for using unfortified sugar, others in Sokoto

NAFDAC has closed down a bakery for using unfortified sugar and banned bromate in Sokoto.

NAFDAC
July 19, 2024

ICPC launches investigation into stolen 13,350 diapers at Kebbi primary health centre

“The missing diapers allocated to Sambawa Primary Healthcare Centre are 13,350 pieces..the investigation by Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Agency puts it at 3,466,” said ICPC.

ICPC and diaspers
July 18, 2024

NAFDAC destroys N18 million expired drugs in Katsina

He said some of the expired drugs weighing about 15 metric tonnes were willingly submitted by the owners, while some were seized.

NAFDAC
July 18, 2024

Putin’s War: German hospitals admit Ukrainian children hit by Russian missile

The incident occurred when a missile struck the building on the grounds of the children’s hospital in one of the heaviest attacks on Kyiv since the war began in February 2022.

Putin and bombed Kyiv children's hospital
July 18, 2024

Brain Drain: APN says over 100 psychiatrists fled Nigeria in one year

At least 100 psychiatric doctors left the country to practise abroad in one year, says Taiwo Obindo, the president of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria.

Aro Psychiatric hospital
July 18, 2024

UNICEF, NPC incorporate NIN into digital birth registration

In collaboration with NPC, UNICEF has incorporated the National Identification Number (NIN) into digital birth registration in Nigeria.

BABIES IN KANO
July 18, 2024

NPC seeks to upscale birth registration in hard-to-reach areas

The National Population Commission (NPC) is seeking to upscale birth registration in Cross River hard-to-reach areas.

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