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Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Give Federal Government Fresh 4-Week Ultimatum
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, 29 days after the industrial action commenced on November 1.
NARD President, Dr. Mohammad…
WHO backs Nigeria’s push for stronger health financing
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), sustainable health financing and health workforce…
Kaduna, UNICEF Step Up Education and Healthcare Drive in Remote Communities
The Kaduna State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to enhance access to education and healthcare for children…
Gombe State: Over 480, 000 children vaccinated against measles, rubella -Official
Mr Abdulkarim Aliyu, the State Immunisation Officer, Gombe State Primary HealthCare Development Agency said that the state had successfully vaccinated no fewer than 481, 734 as of day three…
“If NCDs Were a Virus, the World Would Be in Lockdown” — WHO, Germany Warn of Silent…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Government of Germany have renewed calls for urgent global action to address Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), describing them as a “silent…
Bangladesh Begins Nationwide Typhoid Vaccination Drive for 50 Million Children
The government of Bangladesh has launched a nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign targeting 50 million children aged between nine months and 15 years.
The month-long campaign, which…
Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Show Compassion, Break Silence on Mental Health
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace compassion, connection, and care for one another as the world marks the 2024 World Mental Health Day, celebrated globally…
Indian Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested After 17 Children Die in Madhya Pradesh
Indian authorities have arrested the owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, the company behind the cough syrup linked to the deaths of at least 17 children in the central state of…
NOA Urges Nigerians to Monitor Heart Health on World Heart Day
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to regularly check their blood pressure and cholesterol levels as part of efforts to prevent Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).…
Brazil’s Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Diagnosed with Skin Cancer While Under House…
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been diagnosed with an early stage of skin cancer, doctors confirmed Wednesday, following his second hospitalization in less than a…