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EU: Nigeria still has a long way to on immunisation
Despite investing over €200 million in Nigeria’s health sector, the European Union (EU) has said there is still a long way to go in the country’s immunisation programme.
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WHO advocates more research on health impact of microplastics
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impact on human health.
Nigeria celebrate 3 years without Wild Polio Virus
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and local and international partners rolled out the drums in Abuja on Wednesday to celebrate three years without a case of Wild Polio Virus (WPV) in Nigeria.
WHO commences process towards Nigeria’s polio-free certification
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commenced the process towards declaring Nigeria certification a polio- free country.
Congolese president urges colleagues to invest more in healthcare
An African leader has urged his colleagues to strengthen primary healthcare and invest more in human capital to achieve universal health coverage on the continent.
I’ve been injecting drugs since age 14 – addict
“I have been injecting drugs for a long time and we share syringes,” says Ali, who lives in the suburb of the Federal Capital Territory and was recently diagnosed to be co-infected with Tuberculosis and HIV.
Lagos government scales up fish production
Lagos State Government says it is implementing programmes and projects that would upscale fish production and harness the enormous economic opportunities available in the agricultural value chains in the State.
Kano governor spends N350 million on 3.2 million children, pregnant women
Kano State government has expended over N350 million for the second round of 2019 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week kicking off on Monday, targeting over 3.2 million children under the age of five and pregnant women.
Expert: Nigeria is capable of handling Ebola case
A medical expert, Dr Ademola Lawal, has said that Nigeria has the capacity to handle any case of Ebola in the country with its experience on the Lassa fever challenge.
Meningitis: 26.7 million kids at risk in Nigeria – agency
About 26.7million Nigerian children between one and seven years of age are currently facing the risk of contracting meningitis, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) warned on Friday.
Ajinomoto safe for human consumption – company
The West African Seasoning Company Limited, makers of Ajinomoto, made this clarification in a rejoinder to dispel “inaccuracies, malicious information and misconception it (a recent negative online report) conveys about our Ajinomoto brand.”
Ebola: Aviation authorities demand high level of vigilance from airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all operators, especially airlines operating regional and international flights into the country, to exercise a high level of vigilance
UNGA president celebrates news of possible Ebola treatment, prevention
President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ms Maria Espinosa, “is delighted” by news that Ebola may soon be a preventable and treatable disease.
Medical practitioner urges governments to increase access to quality primary health care
A Medical General Practitioner, Dr Olukayode Akinlade, on Tuesday, urged government at all levels to increase and improve access to quality primary health care services across Nigeria.
WHO approves two highly effective Ebola drugs for immediate use
Two of four Ebola treatment drugs have been determined “more effective” than the others and will be the only ones used on patients going forward, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced.
Federal government urged to increase tobacco tax by 70 percent
Tobacco-Free Club (TFC), University of Abuja chapter, has called on the Federal Government to increase tobacco tax to 70 per cent of the commodity’s retail price.
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WHO: No new Ebola case in Goma
The World Health Organisation, WHO, said it has vaccinated over 1,300 people who potentially came into contact with the Ebola virus in the Congolese city of Goma.
NCDC, WHO respond to yellow fever outbreak in Ebonyi
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ebonyi Government are responding to the outbreak of yellow fever in the state, an official says.
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