The coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations (cepi): The first participant has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial of Moderna’s investigational vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The milestone marks a significant step in efforts to devel…
Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has urged stakeholders to enforce the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes to strengthen breastfeeding practices and improve child nutrition nationwide. The call was made b…
Kaduna: A veterinarian at Animal Care Services Konsult, Dr Agboola Lawal, says rabies is caused by a virus transmitted mainly through bites from infected animals, urging Nigerians to disregard widespread misconceptions about the disease.
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Abuja: The Federal Government has embarked on a pioneering initiative to develop Nigeria’s inaugural National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan. This effort is focused on enhancing disability-inclusive healthcare and broadening ac…
Abuja: A nationwide voters’ preference survey has revealed that Nigerians are increasingly willing to elect women, young people, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), provided they are considered competent, qualified, and possess credible leadership t…
Abuja: The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, has highlighted Nigeria’s economic shortcomings compared to nations with similar population sizes, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced development partnerships. Bagudu con…
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries across Nigeria by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services. Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Mi…
Abuja: The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called for sustainable financing and stronger domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard Nigeria’s HIV response amid declining global development assistance. The Director-General of NACA, …