Health

Group commends growing acceptance of family planning in Yobe The Yobe Family Planning Media Advocacy Team, has expressed satisfaction over the growing acceptance of family…

Lassa Fever: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo remain epicenters as NCDC intensifies its multi-sectoral response The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified Ondo,…

Abia governor warns against quack eye treatments Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has cautioned residents against patronising quacks for eye treatment, warning such actions could lead to…

NOA rallies community mobilisers to tackle heatwave, meningitis in Yobe The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Yobe Directorate has advised residents to stay hydrated and adopt…

Study links diabetes in pregnancy to neurodevelopment disorder risk An analysis conducted by Chinese researchers comprising 202 studies,  including more than 56 million…

Disease prevention: L-PRES to establish 20 veterinary hospitals in geopolitical zones Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), says it is embarking on…

Expert calls for mass vaccination against cerebrospinal meningitis A Professor of Public Health, Prof. Tanimola Akande has called for mass vaccination against cerebrospinal…

NPHCDA urges parents to vaccinate children against Diphtheria The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) have reiterated the importance of vaccinating children…

Adamawa Govt. confirms rabies outbreak, urges pet vaccination The Adamawa government has confirmed an outbreak of rabies, with cats being particularly affected, as stated by…

First Lady seeks collective commitment, investment to end TB The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective commitment and investment in ending the deadly…