Nigeria exits EU high-risk AML list, wins major global endorsement
Nigeria has achieved a major international milestone in its campaign against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.
This followed its removal from…
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Health Minister confirms mass vaccination against measles, yellow fever
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says that the Federal Government has administered over 25 million doses of measles vaccine and 22 million yellow fever vaccinations.
Pate disclosed this on Sunday in a broadcast on his official X handle, @muhammadpate, highlighting significant gains recorded in immunisation coverage and preventive healthcare delivery nationwide.
“Under this administration, over 25 million measles doses and 22 million yellow fever vaccinations have been…
Resident doctors to resume suspended strike Jan. 12
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to resume its previously suspended total, indefinite and comprehensive strike with effect from Jan. 12.
This follows the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreed resolutions.
The decision was taken at an emergency virtual meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (E-NEC) held on Friday and conveyed in a statement issued by NARD and obtained from its official X handle “@nard_nigeria”.
The National Officers’ Committee…
NCDC advises festive health caution
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to prioritise health and well-being during the festive season, as travel, social gatherings and celebrations increase significantly across the country.
Director-General Jide Idris, said the holiday season, while joyful and unifying, often brought health risks including fatigue, dehydration, poor dietary choices and reduced physical activity among many Nigerians nationwide during festivities.
He advised Nigerians to stay adequately hydrated,…
Nigerian Navy offers free healthcare to 1,000 residents in Idah
No fewer than 1,000 residents of Idah Local Government Area, Kogi State, are set to benefit from a two-day free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Navy Out Post (NOP) in the area.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the end-of-year medical initiative, which began on Tuesday, includes free consultations, health education, screenings for hepatitis B and C, HIV tests, and blood sugar checks.
Other services provided include blood pressure monitoring, deworming of children, free eye examinations,…
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