FG unveils SINCCAR to boost cancer research
The Federal Government (FG) has launched a nationwide programme to train 120 young researchers under the SINCCAR programme aimed at…
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NACA calls for collaborative effort to tackle HIV prevalence rate in Taraba
With a 2.9% HIV prevalence rate recorded in Taraba State, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control…
Nigeria witnesses decline in Lassa fever as 14 new cases, 3 deaths reported
Nigeria is recording a positive turn in its battle against Lassa Fever, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and…
FCTA enrolls 198,810 in health scheme, covers 10,065 pregnant women free
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has enrolled 198,810 residents into its Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in the past year,…
Oyo to vaccinate livestock against anthrax infection with 88,000 donated vaccines
To prevent the outbreak of anthrax in the state and ensure food security, the Oyo State Government has embarked on…
UK health secretary, Wes Streeting okays support for prostate cancer screening
To better curb the increasing rate of prostate cancer among men, Wes Streeting, the UK Health Secretary, has shown his…
Meningitis outbreak death toll rises to 151
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the death toll from the ongoing meningitis outbreak has risen…
NDLEA nabs brothers at Lagos airport with 5kg cocaine bound for India
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two brothers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos,…
Lagos begins upgrade of 27 PHCs in four months under IMPACT project
In a major step toward strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery, the Lagos State Government has launched the upgrade of 27 Primary…
NGO advocates for Just Energy Transition in Niger Delta communities
The Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre, a non- governmental organization (NGO) has called on Niger Delta communities to embrace…