Health

Sleep deprivation, risk factor for Non-communicable diseases – says Physician A Consultant Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr Moyosore Makinde, on Tuesday said that…

Yobe : Kidney disease researchers detect heavy metal in water samples Preliminary report on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) research conducted in Yobe has indicated heavy metal…

UNICEF to upgrade 11 PHCs in Bauchi – Official The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says it will rehabilitate 11 primary healthcare facilities to enhance access to…

Mothers in Gombe laud campaign to reduce maternal, infant mortality Some mothers in Gombe have commended the state government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on…

UNICEF reaches 106,000 Gombe children with nutrition support Ms Philomena Irene, a Nutrition Specialist with UNICEF Nigeria’s Bauchi Field Office, says 106,248 children in Gombe…

14,262 persons living with HIV in Yobe – NEPWHAN No fewer than 14,262 persons are living with HIV in Yobe and accessing Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) within and outside the state.…

Zamfara Govt. clears cholera outbreak, records 192 deaths The Zamfara Government says it has succeeded in tackling the recent cholera outbreak that affected numerous communities…

World AIDS Day: Sokoto records major HIV treatment success The Sokoto State Government announced it has achieved the 95-95-95 HIV/AIDS control target, covering diagnosis,…

WHO Report: Measles deaths drop by 88%, vaccination averts 58.7m deaths globally A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown major progress in the global fight…

Yobe residents get over 2 million treated nets against malaria The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has begun distribution of two million insecticide-treated nets…