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Health

December 1, 2023

Four died after taking HIV herbal concoctions in Gombe: NEPWHAN

NEPWHAN stressed the need for the government and stakeholders to regulate and check the circulation of alternative HIV treatment in Gombe.

herbal concoctions
December 1, 2023

18,000 HIV/AIDS-infected people in Borno receiving treatment: Official

No fewer than 18,059 people, including 795 children infected with HIV/AIDS, are receiving treatment in Borno.

HIV Patient
December 1, 2023

1,124 health workers needed in Jigawa, says commissioner

The Jigawa government has approved the recruitment of 1,124 health workers previously engaged as casual workers under its J-Health programme.

Health Worker (Credit: Nigeria. Guardian)
December 1, 2023
HIV AIDS CENTER
December 1, 2023

Gov Akeredolu is still signing documents, attending to Ondo matters on sickbed: Commissioner

“Nobody is looting the treasury of Ondo state. Nobody is forging the governor’s signature,” the state’s information commissioner said.

Ondo State governor Rotimi Akeredolu signing a bill
November 30, 2023

98,960 residents in Anambra living with HIV/AIDS: Official

The commissioner said the state was also scaling up access to HIV self-testing to tackle stigma and discrimination.

HIV/AIDS
November 30, 2023

Yobe govt. begins measles vaccination campaign Saturday

Yobe govt. begins measles vaccination campaign Saturday

Measles vaccination
November 30, 2023

Tinubu’s government reassures of safe drinking water for Nigerians

He said the provision of safe drinking water and health services fell within the ambit of the ministry, hence preparing ahead to ensure prevention and management.

A glass of water used to illustrate the story
November 29, 2023

Kaduna government to castrate male rapists, remove fallopian tubes of female rapers

The Kaduna government has reiterated its readiness to conduct surgical castration for male rapists and bilateral salpingectomy for their female rapists.

FALLOPIAN TUBES; COURT
November 29, 2023

More men die by suicide in Africa, says AfricaCDC advisor

Mr Dalal identified some reasons men resort to suicide rather than seek help.

Suicide rope