By Vivian Ihechu The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says it has consistently supported member states to develop robust responses to recurrent and emerging health threats. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General, Africa CDC, made this known in his speech to mark the seventh anniversary ofContinue Reading
FCT health department sensitises students to NTDsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the national average Cost of a Healthy Diet for one adult per day was ₦703 in October 2023. Mr Adeyemi Adeniran, the Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the NBS, said this at the unveiling of Continue Reading
Jubilation as couple welcomes sextuplets 13 years after marriageContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, has highlighted the need for reflection on progress made and renewed commitment to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) globally and in Africa. Moeti said this on Tuesday in her message to commemorate the 2024 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (WNTDs)Continue Reading
By Justina Auta An international NGO, Sightsavers Nigeria, has called on the government and other stakeholders to intensify efforts towards eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the country. Its Communication Associate, Ms Joy Tarbo, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja ahead of the 2024 NTD dayContinue Reading
Nutrition: FG to start multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant womenContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Value4Dairy Consortium, led by FrieslandCampina, has received five million dollars grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to boost productivity and sustainability of the Nigerian dairy sector. The Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, Ore Famurewa, made the disclosure in a statement onContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has urged philanthropists to increase giving to meet the unprecedented challenges nations across the globe face in combating poverty, eradicating disease, and fighting inequality. The Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Mark Suzman, made the call in the foundation’s annual letterContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River on Friday inaugurated a N2.5 billion medical facility built by Jennifer Etuh Foundation (JEF) in Ochon, Obubra Local Government Area of the state. Represented by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, Otu commended Mr Thomas Etuh for building theContinue Reading
