Health

NEC inaugurates N774 initiative to combat malnutrition crisis in Nigeria The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday launched “Nutrition 774 (N774)” initiative designed to…

FG mobilises resources to exit dependency on external health aid – Minister The Federal Government says it has initiated process to mobilise domestic resources to meet the basic…

UNICEF celebrates health achievements in Katsina The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced a significant reduction in the under-five mortality rate in Katsina…

Health practitioners decry effects of medical misdiagnosis Getting the right diagnosis is an essential aspect of healthcare because it provides a reading or an explanation…

Lassa Fever claims 13 lives in Edo The Edo Government has confirmed 13 deaths from  outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at…

NAFDAC warns Nigerian youths against illicit drugs The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerian youths to stay away from illicit…

UNICEF urges Taraba  Government to involve fathers in healthcare advocacy The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Taraba Government to launch the Fathers for…

Valentine’s Day: NACA urges safety against HIV, STIs The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), has urged Nigerians to prioritise their safety by making informed choices…

Renal failure: Yobe Govt deploys experts to affected communities The Yobe Government has deployed 50 health experts to investigate the root causes of the alarming cases of kidney…

Nigeria reports 41,000 diphtheria cases, with children mostly affected The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country has continued to grapple with…