Health

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…

Lassa Fever cases decline in Nigeria, fatality rate remains high – NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in new confirmed Lassa…

Over 1,300 diphtheria deaths recorded as vaccination gaps persist – NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the…

World Glaucoma Week: Journalists get free screening, glasses in Sokoto Journalists in Sokoto State on Friday benefited from free eye treatment and reading glasses provided by the…

World Kidney Day: Expert Urges Healthy Lifestyle to Prevent Kidney Disease A Medical expert, Dr Fidelis Linga, has urged the public to adopt healthier lifestyles to prevent…

NAFDAC urges healthcare stakeholders to fight counterfeit drugs  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), on Wednesday, urged health sector…