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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…
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…
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…
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.…
Congo Declares End of 16th Ebola Outbreak After 45 Days Without New Cases
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday officially declared an end to its 16th Ebola outbreak after going 45 consecutive days without recording a new infection.
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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…