EngenderHealth, a leading global health organisation, has partnered with various stakeholders to expand access to the Hormonal Intrauterine Device (HIUD) in Kebbi and Plateau states. Dr Kabiru Atta, EngenderHealth’s Country Representative, shared the success of the HIUD scale-up project during…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Katsina State Government has signed a three-year work plan (2025 to 2027), to enhance the wellbeing of children in the state. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Kano, Mr Rahama Mohammed-Farah, made this…
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has pledged significant investment in Cross River State’s health and agriculture sectors. Adesina made this commitment on Thursday during a state banquet held in his honour by the Cross River…
The Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) has revealed plans to launch the third round of its Big Catch Up (BCU) vaccination exercise on April 22. Recall that the first and second BCU vaccination campaigns were held in…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye on Thursday warned Nigerians against purchasing medicines from corner stores or kiosks, warning that such drugs may be of questionable…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, aiming to expedite detection, ensure timely treatment, and improve long-term care for affected individuals. In a statement released Thursday, WHO said…
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja urged Commissioners for Women Affairs across the Federation to leverage their positions and advocate for policies to combat human trafficking. Mr Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the epicentres of the Lassa fever outbreak in the country. Briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, said…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on governments, donors and communities to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The first lady made the call on Monday in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Busola…
The Executive Director, United Nations Development Fund (UNFPA), Dr Natalia Kanem says since 2000, the world has witnessed a remarkable 40 per cent drop in global maternal mortality. She disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday on the occasion…
