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Category: Health
Woman delivers while waiting for delivery kit in Kano
We don’t need to spend much money, because we have our local foods like soyabean, groundnut,…
FG rewards outstanding states in routine Immunisations, COVID-19
They invested their energy and time in mobilising the communities for the uptake of our health…
Childbirth: USAID-IHP to renovate 80 PHCs with N 132m in Sokoto
The Mama-kits were specifically packaged with items needed during childbirth and after delivery to ease pregnant…
There are enough medical doctors in Nigeria, Ehanire assures
We have heard complaints of doctors who are now leaving the system but there are actually…
We must intensify campaign to stop TB – Aisha Buhari
Nigeria has shown capacity to deal with the situation; however a lot need to be done…
NAFDAC issues public alert on U.S. firm’s recall of confectionary products
Adeleye said that Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific varieties of…
Group calls for establishment of menstrual pad banks in girl schools
Hajiya Aminu said that lack of menstrual pad banks in school sometimes forced the girl-students to…
NCDC reports 24 new cases of monkeypox in one week
The Public Health Agency said that out of the 24 additional cases, Ondo State has five…
Healthcare workers advocate support for breastfeeding mothers
So, we seek support from husbands, families and friends to help breastfeeding mother to do either…
Hospital gives update on VP Osinbajo’s condition
An Ikeja based medical facility in Lagos, Duchess International Hospital has given an update on the…
Sokoto: Specialist Hospital gets N347m for renovation, modern equipment – CMD
The Sokoto State Government has approved N347 million for the general renovation and provision of modern…
25m children miss out vaccination in 2021 – UN
Official data published by UN agencies on Friday shows the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccination…
Pandemic: NCDC to begin evaluation of states preparedness
Adefita said that the outcome of the assessment would enhance the country’s level of pandemic preparedness and…
Monkeypox: Anambra partners NCDC, WHO to activate diagnostic laboratory
The Anambra Government says a laboratory has been established to diagnose cases of monkeypox and other…
Okene Reference Hospital ‘ll end medical tourism in Nigeria – Kogi Gov
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has assured Nigerians that the soon-to-be-inaugurated Reference Hospital, Okene, will end…
Drug Abuse: Expert advises parents to educate children about healthy choices, consequences
A Clinical Psychologist, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Dr Adedotun Ajiboye, has advised parents to prevent…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 880 fresh infections as NCDC raises alarm
Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has raised the alarm over 880 additional coronavirus infections…
WHO urges Pfizer to make oral COVID antiviral available more widely
UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on drug manufacturer Pfizer to do more to ensure…
Adequate sleep, Vitamin D, help to prevent catarrh, cough – Expert
Dr John Tor-Agbidye, the Managing Director, In-Country Medicare, Abuja, says adequate sleep and vitamin D help…
Untreated malaria may lead to mental disorder, expert warns
By Saidu Idris 365Daily– The Northeast Zonal Coordinator of the National Agency for the Control of…
12 African countries report 1,782 cases of monkeypox
Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday disclosed that 12 African countries…
Kidnapping: Anambra doctors threaten withdrawal of services
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra branch, has expressed concern over the rising cases of kidnap,…
COVID-19 on the rise in 110 countries, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19 cases are on the rise in 110 countries, driven…
NCDC deplores misinformation about monkeypox in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has decried what it described as widespread misinformation about…
World Drug Day: Psychiatrists seek holistic approach against drug abuse
Mental health professionals have called for more efforts against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in…
NAFDAC bans Placentyne hair lotion for containing toxins
By Idris Saidu 365Daily– The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
Anambra gov’t partners WHO on improved healthcare delivery
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration was ready to partner with the World Health…
Red cross receives $350,000 to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has received $350,000 dollars from…
Albinism group appeals for free treatment for skin cancer
Mr Jake Epelle, the National President of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), on Tuesday appealed…