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Health

December 28, 2023

UNFPA hands over family planning commodities to Ogun government

The Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving the people’s health.

December 24, 2023

Ogboni Aborigine Fraternity seeks government permission to practise medicine

The Ogboni Aborigine Fraternity Worldwide has appealed to governments at all levels for approval to practise traditional medicine.

Ogboni Aborigine Fraternity Worldwide
December 23, 2023

Lagos: Army provides free medical services in Ikorodu

“Jesus is the reason for the season. It also helps bring people together to share memories and spirituality,” stated the army.

Nigerian soliders offer medical services (Credit: Premium Times)
December 23, 2023

Infectious diseases society urges govts’ investment in health security, workforce 

The society urged governments at all levels to improve domestic funding of health security.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
December 22, 2023

FG to disburse N50 billion to health centres in Q1 2024: Pate

The FG disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the fifth Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting.

Primary Healthcare Centre
December 22, 2023

Kaduna government to revitalise sickbays in boarding schools

The initiative is to ensure that secondary school students access quality healthcare services at an affordable rate and boost enrollment into the scheme in Kaduna.

Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA)
December 21, 2023

WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine

WHO has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to the list of prequalified vaccines for the disease.

World Health Organization
December 21, 2023

46,592 Bauchi girls receive HPV vaccine against cancer

“Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women.

Bauchi Map
December 21, 2023

Psychiatric patients in Yaba hospital increased by 100% in 2023: CMD

The CMD reported a seven per cent increase in new cases compared to no increase in 2022.

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba
December 20, 2023

KADCHMA plans to achieve universal health coverage by 2030 in Kaduna

KADCHMA says it is committed to achieving universal health coverage by 2030.

Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA)