WHO, Borno begin polio vaccination
World Health Organisation and the Borno State Government have commenced a 10-day polio vaccination campaign across the 27 local government areas of the state. The vaccination campaign is targeting over…
FG develops national diphtheria laboratory as cases hit 8,406
The Federal Government is finalising the development of the National Diphtheria Laboratory to conduct preliminary and confirmatory testings of the disease in the country. This is even as the government…
FG pledges commitment to local vaccine, medicine production
President Bola Tinubu is committed to exploring local vaccine and medicine production to enhance the health sector’s self-sufficiency, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Anas said.…
FG partners EU, others to develop roadmap for circular economy
The Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with the European Union, the Economic Community of West African States, and other stakeholders to develop the national circular economy roadmap. The roadmap…
Rabies: Delta records five death, 60 cases in two months
The Delta State Government says it has recorded over 60 cases of rabies and five deaths within two months in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme,…
45% Kano children stunted — Official
No fewer than 45 per cent of under-five-age children in Kano State are said to be stunted due to a lack of proper breastfeeding techniques and observing the right nutrition.…
Nigerians don’t need to travel abroad over kidney challenge – CMD
The Chief Medical Director of Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Dr Kolawole Ogundipe, has expressed concern that many Nigerians having kidney problems are still considering travelling out of…
Kogi inspectors close down over 100 illegal medicine stores
The Pharmaceutical Inspectorate Committee in Kogi State said it has shut down over 100 medicine stores operating illegally in the state between January to September 2023. The Kogi State Vice…
Pharmacists take drug abuse campaign to schools in Ogun
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ogun Chapter has disclosed plans to educate secondary school students on the dangers of drug abuse in the state. In a statement on Monday in…
AIDS Foundation inaugurates advocacy clubs on public health
The world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organisation, AIDS Healthcare Foundation has inaugurated community advocacy clubs in two states and the Federal Capital Territory to address public health and developmental challenges. AHF…