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Health

November 24, 2023

Ogun targets 15,000 expectant mothers for free maternal care

Ms Coker said the programme was initiated “to improve the state’s maternal mortality index”.

Pregnant Woman
November 23, 2023

Red Cross mobilises 2,039 volunteers for measles vaccination in Kano

Mr Abdullahi said there were 204 supervisors, 13 data collection officers and 13 commanders to support the vaccination.

Measles vaccination
November 23, 2023

Kano detected 26,271 tuberculosis cases in one year: Official

He said 9,941 cases were detected in the last quarter of 2022, the highest quarterly TB notification figure ever in Nigeria.

Tuberculosis patient
November 23, 2023

Utomi, experts raise awareness on prostate cancer

“I had 45 sessions of radiotherapy, hormone treatment and other medications.’’

Pat Utomi
November 22, 2023

Shettima reiterates FG’s commitment to financing immunisation programmes

He applauded the Gavi alliance’s contributions to improving vaccine coverage in Nigeria.

Vice President Kashim Shettima (Credit: Facebook)
November 22, 2023

FG committed to eradicating noma disease: Minister

According to the minister, the federal government has not rested on its oars until this disease is totally eliminated from the country

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
November 21, 2023

FG unveils sanitation marketing strategy to combat open defecation

The strategy was unveiled at an event commemorating 2023 World Toilet Day under the theme ‘Accelerating Change’ on Tuesday in Abuja.

Open defecation
November 21, 2023

Investigation into fatal elevator crash still ongoing: NMA

“We await the outcome of the investigations, as it will determine our next steps or action,” Mr Ajibowo said.

Diaso Vwaere
November 21, 2023

NCDC warns Nigerians against rising antimicrobial resistance crisis

Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for 1.27 million deaths annually

NCDC
November 21, 2023

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to counterfeit injection in circulation

Mrs Adeyeye quoted Pfizer as saying that the vial content did not dissolve when reconstituted for use.

NAFDAC