Health

HIV response: Institute pushes for sustainability, local ownership in Nigeria The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has sued for sustainability and local ownership in…

Sokoto vaccinates 2.2m children, expands drive to schools, worship centres No fewer than 2.2 million children have received vaccines against measles, rubella, poliomyelitis, and…

Nasarawa Govt. calls for regular check-ups to prevent mental illness The Nasarawa State Government has emphasised the importance of regular mental health check-ups for…

NPHCDA takes immunisation campaign to churches, mosques, markets The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has intensified its immunisation campaigns to…

UNICEF targets 1.37m children for measles-rubella, polio vaccination in Nasarawa  Dr Luqman Ahmed, Health Specialist of UNICEF, says no fewer than 1.37 million children, aged…

Zamfara mobilises stakeholders for Measles-Rubella, Polio vaccination exercise The Zamfara Government says it is engaging various stakeholders to ensure the success of the…

Eembrace vasectomy, other safe family planning methods, experts urge Nigerian men   Medical experts have called on Nigerian men to embrace vasectomy and other safe and effective…

Update: Adamawa flesh-eating disease not Buruli Ulcer — FG The Federal Government has said the strange flesh-eating disease responsible for seven deaths in Malabu, Adamawa State,…

Childhood Cancer: Foundation seeks stronger awareness, early detection  Children Living with Cancer Foundation (CLWCF) has urged stronger awareness, early detection, and…

Nigeria secures HIV drug deal at UNGA The Federal Government (FG) has secured a price reduction of the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, from 28,000 dollars to just…