Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Health is set to conduct Nigeria’s inaugural Joint Annual Health Review (JAR) next week, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reshape its healthcare landscape.
According to Voice of Nigeria, during a p…
Read MoreBenin: The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, inaugurated the newly upgraded Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (EDOCOHEST) on Wednesday. This event marked a significant milestone in his ongoing healthcare reforms initiated in res…
Read MoreAbuja: The House of Representatives has initiated a legislative measure to increase the retirement age of health workers in Nigeria to sixty-five years. This move follows the passage of ‘A Bill For An Act To Make Provisions For The Retirement Age For …
Read MoreAbuja: Nigeria’s fertility rate has declined in recent years, with the 2023-24 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) showing women now bear an average of 4.8 children, down from 6.3 in 2008. The NDHS report, released to newsmen on Wednesday in …
Read MoreDamaturu: A non-governmental organisation, Connected Development (CODE), has called on the Yobe State Government to domesticate the Disability Rights Act. The appeal was made by Alhaji Modu Muazu, the State Support Team Lead for CODE’s ‘Project Trust,…
Read MoreLagos: A health and insurance management organisation, SUNU Nigeria, says it has begun a free breast cancer screening for 100 women in Lagos. The initiative is part of SUNU Nigeria’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, as stated by the M…
Read MoreAbuja: The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has embarked on an extensive health initiative aimed at screening 250,000 individuals across 200 communities for Blood Pressure (BP) and hypertension. This effort spans six area counc…
Read MoreAbuja: The Federal Government is advancing its commitment to ensure a self-sustaining healthcare system by collaborating with pharmaceutical giant, GSK, to bolster local drug production in Nigeria. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muha…
Read MoreNigeria says it has mark an important milestone in its efforts to collect essential data on maternal and child health that will ultimately improve the lives of millions of Nigerians.
The statement was made by the Chairman of the country’s National P…
Read MoreThe World Health Organisation (WHO), and partners have activated the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) for the first time to provide support to countries facing mpox outbreaks.
According to the world health body, GHEC is a collaboration platform …
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