The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern about the potential economic toll of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) If left unchecked. The WHO said that the situation could cause Nigeria and low income countries a reduction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
By Matthew Denis The Federal Government in collaboration with key stakeholders has launched two pivotal strategic documents the second Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan (AMR NAP) and the National Genomics Surveillance Strategy on Friday. Speaking during the event in Abuja,…
The Federal Government says the country is making notable strides in its health sector, particularly in improving governance and the capacity of its frontline health workers. This comes under President Bola Tinubu’s health initiative, which was unveiled in December 2023.…
…Cases surge to 14,237, death toll hits 378 death The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a staggering 14,237 cholera cases and 378 deaths across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), highlighting a serious public health…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said M-Pox has spread to 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory across 63 local government areas in the country. NCDC said 94 confirmed cases have been reported out of the 1,297…
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday approved Bavarian Nordic’s (BAVA.CO) new tab mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. It said the age group is considered especially vulnerable to outbreaks of the disease that has triggered global concern.…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases. The NCDC stated this on its official website, based…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Mariam Adeola Gbadebo (MAG) Foundation have advocated for improved access to education to end child labour, trafficking and violence against the girl-child in Nigeria. They made the call while commemorating the 2024 International…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken its campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to the six area councils of the territory. The Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, disclosed this during a sensitisation workshop for GBV Desk Officers…
By Matthew Denis The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate has disclosed that they’re working in collaboration with other government agencies to increase adolescent nutrition and combat gender based violence in the society. The Minister…
