Avian influenza poses public health risk, Kaduna govt tells poultry stakeholders
The Kaduna State Government has warned that avian influenza goes beyond an animal health challenge and poses a direct risk…
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Lagos moves to cut childbirth infections through targeted IPC training
The training, organised by the Directorate of Nursing Services, Lagos State Health District V according to the post shared on Tuesday, brought together maternal healthcare providers from public health facilities across the district.
Fubara inaugurates remodelled Ahoada zonal hospital, ending years of abandonment
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday inaugurated the remodelled and expanded Ahoada Zonal Hospital, ending years of neglect that…
UK Care leavers get free health care until age 25
Young people leaving care in England will now be entitled to free prescriptions, dental treatment and eye care until their…
NNMDA DG Martins Emeje joins WHO global advisory group
Nigeria has secured a place in global health decision-making following the appointment of the Director-General of the Nigerian Natural Medicines…
NDLEA partners Taraba varsity to tackle drug abuse on campus
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has entered into a partnership with Taraba State University, Jalingo, to strengthen efforts…
NAFDAC destroys ₦10.19bn worth of counterfeit, expired products in Kano
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed more than 618 tonnes of fake,…
WHO sounds alarm over fast-spreading flu strain in Europe
An intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing health systems…
127,550 children targeted in UNICEF–Bauchi immunisation drive
No fewer than 127,550 children aged between zero and 59 months are being targeted for vaccination as the United Nations…
Rivers shines as south-south zonal leader in PHC leadership award
In an historical miles stone, Rivers State has emerged as the South-South Zonal Leader in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)…