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Stakeholders Advocate Training Of MDA's On Gender Responsive Budgeting
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Plan International Commends Bauchi State For Establishment Of Free Pad Banks For Girls

Plan International Nigeria hails Bauchi State for pioneering establishment of free pad banks for girls Plan International, an international non-governmental organisation that promotes girls' and children’s rights, has commended the Bauchi State House of Assembly for passing a bill to establish sanitary pad banks in schools and community centres across the state. In a statement , the Country Director of Plan International Nigeria, Charles Emmamuzou Usie, described the event  as […]

todayMarch 26, 2025

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Kogi: Vaccination, Early Screening Key To Tuberculosis Prevention – Onifade

Vaccination and early screening have been identified as vital measures in the prevention and control of tuberculosis. Head of Department, Family Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, Doctor Adefunmilola Onifade stated this in Lokoja while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the World Tuberculosis day, 2025. Doctor Onifade highlighted that early detection and proper management are crucial in effectively treating the disease. She noted that tuberculosis remains a major global health challenge, […]

todayMarch 24, 2025

TB: Nigeria Still Battling Huge Funding Gap, Poverty, Malnutrition
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TB: Nigeria Still Battling Huge Funding Gap, Poverty, Malnutrition

Stakeholders and partners in Tuberculosis control in Nigeria have identified some challenges that the country needs to address to curb Tb in Nigeria. The Head of Childhood TB unit at the NTBLCP, Dr Ochuko Urhioke, highlighted some of these challenges during a presentation, ''Overview of Tuberculosis Burden in Nigeria,'' at the 2025, pre-world TB day news conference in Abuja. Dr Ochuko Urhioke said the challenges include a huge funding gap, […]

todayMarch 21, 2025

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Nigeria Takes Bold Steps To Produce Malaria Vaccine

In a significant stride towards public health advancement, Nigeria is actively working on the production of a malaria vaccine to combat the deadly disease. The Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, made this known during the unbundling and distribution of malaria drugs and free test kits in Abuja . Dr. Fasawe emphasized that the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, […]

todayMarch 19, 2025

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Extreme Heat : Medical Expert Advises Nigs To Stay Hydrated

A medical expert has emphasized the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring body temperature amid the ongoing extreme heat conditions. Dr. Funmi Onifade gave the advise at the Living Faith Church, Lokongoma, Lokoja, where she educated the people on the health risks associated with the hot weather. She advised Nigerians to drink plenty of water, limit sun exposure, wear light clothing, and stay in well-ventilated areas to reduce the risk […]

todayMarch 16, 2025

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Nigeria Commemorates World TB Day 2025

As part of Nigeria's 2025 World Tuberculosis Day Commemoration, a church sensitization and screening event scheduled for Sunday March 16, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Karu took place. This initiative is organized by the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) , the Federal Capital Territory Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (FCT TBLCP) and implementing partners of Tuberculosis at St. Mary's Catholic Church, located along Nyanya-Karshi road, Karu, […]

todayMarch 16, 2025

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Health Minister Solicits Collaboration To Enhance Primary Healthcare Services

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has called for stronger collaboration among state governments, development partners, and civil society organizations to enhance healthcare services at primary healthcare centres across Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at the National Stakeholder Engagement on Accelerating Improvement in Primary Health Care, Professor Pate emphasized that Nigeria’s 2014 National Health Act provides a legal framework for cooperation between federal, state, and local governments. […]

todayMarch 14, 2025

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Lagos Activates Emergency Response Following Diphtheria Outbreak

The Lagos State Government has mobilised its Emergency Response Committee in reaction to a diphtheria outbreak at the King’s College Lagos boarding house, Victoria Island Annex. Professor Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, confirmed the activation of containment measures in a statement on Monday, assuring the public that the situation was being brought under control. He urged against panic, stressing the government’s commitment to ongoing preventive measures to safeguard […]

todayMarch 11, 2025

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FG Approves N10b For Health Commodities

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has received approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to allocate over 10 billion Naira for the procurement of various products aimed at improving the accessibility and affordability of health commodities and services. The Minister, Professor Ali Pate, shared this information in Abuja while addressing State House correspondents following Wednesday’s March 5, 2025, FEC meeting. He explained that the first category includes the […]

todayMarch 6, 2025