Uganda: Over 18 Million Children To Be Immunized Against Measles, Rubella And Polio In Mass Campaign
Uganda is set to immunize more than 18 million children against measles and rubella, which amounts to 43% of the country’s population. According to a statement […]
ReadThrombosis: Major Contributor To Global Disease Burden, High Mortality
As Nigeria commemorates the World Thrombosis Day which comes up on 13th of October every year, a research study shows that thirty – two countries in […]
ReadWHO Advocates Community Based Action To Curb Mental Health Issues, Prevent Suicide
As the marks this year’s World Mental Health the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti has called for community-based action to prevent suicide and […]
ReadNutrition Stakeholders Endorse 5% Allocation Of National, State Budgets To Nutrition
Nutrition stakeholders across Nigeria have endorsed the allocation of five percent (5%) of the National and States’ total budgets to nutrition programmes and activities. This recommendation […]
ReadCancer Support: NHIS Boss Advocates Innovative Healthcare
The Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Professor Mohammed Nasir Sambo says innovative healthcare financing will open up resources for effective support for patients […]
ReadAppropriation Bill: [email protected] Seeks Prioritization, Adequate Budgetary Allocation For Health In Nigeria
As President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2020 proposed appropriation bill to the National Assembly as part of the Nigeria’s effort to finalize the annual budget for […]
ReadFG,CBM Launch Child Eye Health Treatment Guideline
The Federal Government with support from the Christian Blind Mission,CBM launched the Child Eye Health Treatment Guideline aimed at providing guidance for delivery of quality child […]
ReadNHIS Seeks Release Of Stolen Funds As Magu Tasks Management On Transparency
The newly appointed executive secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Mohammed Sambo, on Thursday October 3, 2019, pleaded with the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
ReadEU Announces N31.8million To Contain Yellow Fever Outbreak In Bauchi, Katsina States
European Union allocates NGN 31.8 million in aid to contain yellow fever in Nigeria’s two most affected regions With a number of deaths from yellow fever […]
ReadWHO, UNICEF Campaign To Protect 1.6 million People From Cholera In Sudan
UN agencies are working with the authorities in Sudan to protect more than one million people from cholera, an infectious disease which can kill within hours […]
ReadN4.4bn Urgently Needed For Treatment Of Malnutrition In Borno, Adamawa, And Yobe States
In order to treat the 258,950 boys and girls suffering from malnutrition as estimated by the Nutrition Sector in the three BAY states of Borno, Adamawa, […]
ReadFG Flags-off 1st Batch Of 14 Containers Of MedShare Medical Equipment
The Federal Government has called on philanthropists and wealthy Nigerians to continue to support the federal government through humanitarian intervention in all sectors of the country. […]
ReadLagos State Reiterates Commitment To Efficient Healthcare Delivery
The Lagos State government has reiterated its commitment to revitalize primary health care centers (PHC) in the state, to enable it to provide quality, efficient and […]
ReadAfrica’s First Ladies Canvass Access To Blood For Women During Delivery
Blood should be available to women during birth – OAFLAD The Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) has partnered with Terumo BCT, a blood […]
ReadNigeria: Philanthropist To Distributes Medical Equipment To Some Health Institutions
Hospitals and health institutions in the country, will in the next few days get a boost as a Nigerian -born philanthropist, Dr Emeka Offor,has concluded plans […]
ReadUHC: D-8 Health And Social Protection Partners Chatham House
In championing the goal of helping Developing-8 countries attain Universal Health Coverage by 2030, the D-8 Health and Social Protection has commenced a partnership with Chatham […]
ReadNational Health Promotion Forum Commences 3rd Quarter Meeting
The National Health Promotion Forum has commenced its 3rd Quarter National Meeting in Abuja. The 2 day meeting is to provide a guideline for effective implementation […]
ReadWorld Contraception Day: DevComs Seeks Improved Awareness, Quality Information In Nigeria
The Program Director, DevComs Network. Mr Akin Jimoh says majority of young people in Nigeria are not empowered with quality information to make informed decisions about […]
ReadUN Welcomes ‘Most Comprehensive Agreement Ever’ On Global Health
Describing it as an “important landmark” on our “journey to health for all”, Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday welcomed the UN Political Declaration on universal health […]
ReadHealth Insurance Scheme: FG Cautions HMO’s Against Poor Service Delivery
The Minister of Health,Dr Osagie Enahire has cautioned Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) against poor service delivery and poor quality of care which has resulted into service […]
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