2 village chiefs, 5 others arrested over Edo train attack Security News 2 village chiefs, 5 others arrested over Edo train attack Bode January 19, 2023 The Edo Government has confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs in connection with the Jan. 7...Read More
Virginity test is humiliating, illegal says medical practitioner Nigerian News Virginity test is humiliating, illegal says medical practitioner Bode December 28, 2022 Virginity test is illegal, Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo, a Consultant Family Physician at the Lagos State University Teaching...Read More
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WHO plans to improve health of 3b people by 2023 Health News WHO plans to improve health of 3b people by 2023 Bode December 18, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it plans to transform the future of public health by targeting...Read More
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FG, WHO deploy 82 core responders for emergency response in Nigeria Health News FG, WHO deploy 82 core responders for emergency response in Nigeria Bode December 10, 2022 The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has inaugurated the first batch of core responders to respond...Read More
NCC pledges support to National Blood Service Commission Nigerian News NCC pledges support to National Blood Service Commission Bode December 6, 2022 By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is willing and ready...Read More
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World Toilet Day: 779m people lack safely managed sanitation services — WHO Health News World Toilet Day: 779m people lack safely managed sanitation services — WHO Bode November 19, 2022 World Health Organisation (WHO) says 779 million people around the world lack basic access to safely managed...Read More
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Cross River flags-off 2022 integrated measles campaign, targets 100% coverage Health News Cross River flags-off 2022 integrated measles campaign, targets 100% coverage Bode November 4, 2022 PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Government has flagged-off of the 2022 Integrated measles vaccination...Read More
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Buhari in Seoul, says Nigeria ready to become global hub for vaccine production, distribution Nigerian News Buhari in Seoul, says Nigeria ready to become global hub for vaccine production, distribution Bode October 25, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to become a global hub for sustainable manufacturing and distribution...Read More
2022 World Polio Day: WHO says 20m children escaped disability due to global efforts Health News 2022 World Polio Day: WHO says 20m children escaped disability due to global efforts Bode October 25, 2022 World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than 20 million children have been spared disability and are walking...Read More
Many more children are missing out on life saving vaccines: How Niyel is reversing the trend OPINION Many more children are missing out on life saving vaccines: How Niyel is reversing the trend Bode October 22, 2022 By OBINNA EBIRIM – In March 2022, Australia’s total population was approximately 25 million. This figure is...Read More
500m people to develop chronic illness from physical inactivity by 2030 – WHO Health News 500m people to develop chronic illness from physical inactivity by 2030 – WHO Bode October 20, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that almost 500 million people globally will develop heart disease,...Read More
Cross River Govt to immunize 700,000 children against measles Health News Cross River Govt to immunize 700,000 children against measles Bode October 19, 2022 By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar- The Cross River State Government is set to immunized over 700,000 children against...Read More
India probing cough syrup linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia Foreign News Health News India probing cough syrup linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia Bode October 7, 2022 Indian authorities are investigating cough syrups made by a local pharmaceutical company after the World Health Organisation...Read More
WHO urges African countries to prioritise suicide prevention Health News WHO urges African countries to prioritise suicide prevention Bode October 7, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness on mental health...Read More