Nigeria joins Africa in breakthrough malaria treatment for newborns
“Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, described the breakthrough as a major step forward in the fight against malaria.”
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Kano targets quality health care through joint oversight drive
“It also seeks to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and reinforce accountability mechanisms across Kano’s health sector.”
Kogi Govt. seeks media support for Measles-Rubella vaccination drive
“The meeting aimed to brief the media on the forthcoming MR vaccine introduction and collaborate with them on awareness creation and sensitization of the public.”
Imo Govt. advocates destruction of seized drugs to end recirculation
“The destruction of confiscated narcotics is a vital step in combating drug trafficking.”
Lassa Fever CFR rises to 18.9% with 822 cases nationwide
“Late presentation of cases, poor health-seeking behaviour, and inadequate environmental sanitation in high-burden communities continue to drive high mortality”
NACA calls for strategic shift in Nigeria’s HIV response
“In Lagos State, we do not see HIV as merely a health issue; it is a developmental challenge with far-reaching implications on families, communities and economic future”
Lagos exclusive breastfeeding rate hits 57.4%
“We are focused not just on promoting breastfeeding but on ensuring that mothers have the social, institutional and workplace support they need”
UNICEF advocates family support to boost exclusive breastfeeding
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bauchi Field Office, has called for stronger family, community,…
Rivers Cottage Hospital records 250 baby deliveries monthly
No fewer than 250 babies are delivered monthly and about 14,000 yearly at Obio Cottage…
How we are tackling brain drain – Oyo govt.
“The state government has been able to retain a good number of health professionals due to Governor Makinde’s foresight in improving the welfare packages for health workers”