WHO commends Nigeria for huge investment on health security
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has commended Nigeria for its huge investment in health security during the fight against COVID-19. The Emergency Preparedness and Response […]
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Cross River targets 900,000 children for 2nd phase of vaccination against Polio
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Linda Ayade, Wife of Governor Ben Ayade on Monday said the state government is targeting no less than nine hundred children […]
COVID-19: FG spent $29m to procure 40 million J & J vaccines – Minister
The Federal Government has spent at least $29 million to procure the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in the country. This is according to the […]
Prepare for likely spread of Omicron, WHO urges countries
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged countries not to panic but to prepare for the likely spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant as scientists continue […]
FG approves COVID-19 vaccines booster for Nigerians
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, has authorised vaccine booster against the pandemic for eligible Nigerians. Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director, National Primary […]
No reports of deaths from Omicron variant – WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday it had not seen any reports of deaths relating to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. The WHO said […]
HIV remains major public health concern after 40 years – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that HIV remained a major global public health concern in the last 40 years. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional […]
At least 300,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2020 – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Latest statistical findings from the UNICEF has revealed that at least 300,000 children were newly infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) […]
Still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID-19 variant is more severe than Delta – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says it still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta variant. WHO, in a […]
Keep borders open as we tackle new COVID-19 variant – WHO
The head of the World Health Organisation in Africa on Sunday urged countries to follow the science rather than imposing flight bans in a bid […]
Omicron variant: Virologists urge FG to ban travels from South Africa, others
Renowned virologists in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to be swift in its emergency response to the recently-discovered B.1.1.529 strain of COVID-19, first […]
Nigeria medical team conducts successful open heart surgeries
A team of Nigerian Medical Doctors has successfully conducted free open heart surgeries in Sokoto. Members of the team were drawn from Obafemi Awolowo University […]
Expert calls for action on childhood tuberculosis in Africa
The growing burden of childhood tuberculosis (TB) in Africa should be addressed as a matter of urgency through investments in robust surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and […]
Nigeria needs to invest $5.3b on WASH to achieve SDG target by 2030 – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Mrs. Mamita Thakkar, The Manager, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), UNICEF Maiduguri, has said Nigeria must invest at least $5.3 […]
UNICEF tasks FG on annual sanitation budgets to improve citizens’ health
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on Nigerian governments and community stakeholders to build toilets in both public and […]
Over 400 undergraduates pledge to champion COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Cross River
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Over 400 students of the Cross River University (UNICROSS) have pledged to champion the COVID-19 vaccination sensitization in their campus, among […]
World Toilet Day: 48 million Nigerians lack access to toilet facilities – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – As the world commentate World Toilet Day, UNICEF Officer in-Charge , UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Office, Dr. Clement Adams said […]
Ondo First Lady gets commendation for combating cervical cancer
The Permanent Secretary in the Ondo State Ministry of Health, Mrs Folukemi Aladenola, has lauded the `giant strides“ of the state’s First Lady, Mrs Betty […]
Malaria: Jigawa Govt, partners distribute 3.7m nets
The Jigawa Government in partnership with Malaria Consortium have begun the distribution of 3.7 million Insecticide Treated Nets to vulnerable households in the state. Gov. […]
WHO, global leaders call for elimination of cervical cancer
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday joined advocates around the world to commemorate a landmark Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination and welcome groundbreaking […]