FCT health department sensitises students to NTDs
2024-02-01
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Average Healthy Diet for one adult/day costs N703 in October 2023
2024-02-01
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 marriage
2024-01-31
Jubilation as couple welcomes sextuplets 13 years after marriageContinue Reading
2024 World NTDs Day: WHO advocates global action to eliminate diseases
2024-01-31
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
Sightsavers tasks stakeholders on NTDs elimination
2024-01-30
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 women
2024-01-30
Nutrition: FG to start multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant womenContinue Reading
FrieslandCampina led Value4Dairy Consortium gets $5m grant
2024-01-29
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
Gates Foundation calls for increased philanthropy to fight poverty
2024-01-26
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
Gov. Otu inaugurates N2.5bn medical facility in Obubra
2024-01-26
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
Forum tasks NASS on reopening, passage of gender equality opportunity bill
2024-01-26
By Justina Auta The Nigerian Feminist Forum (NFF), has appealed to the 10th National Assembly to reopen conversation to promote the passage of the Gender and Equal Opportunity (GEO) Bill into law. The National Coordinator, NFF, Mrs Blessing Duru, made the appeal in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
