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FG approves policy on ageing for older persons in Nigeria

On: February 12, 2021

The Federal Government has approved the National Policy on Ageing for Older Persons in Nigeria, says an official of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.Continue Reading

16 million COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Nigeria soon – UNICEF

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 11, 2021

In: Health

United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) says 16 million doses of Covax vaccine for Covid-19 pandemic will arrive in Nigeria very soon.Continue Reading

Minister seeks policies to support women, girls in science subjects

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: February 11, 2021

In: Health

Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen calls for the implementation of new polices to support girls to learn science subjects.Continue Reading

FIDA intensifies advocacy on ending harmful traditional practices, GBV

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: February 11, 2021

In: Health

FIDA says it has intensified advocacy toward ending harmful traditional practices and VAWG in all local government areas of the country.Continue Reading

NCDC to confront Nigeria’s public health challenges

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 11, 2021

In: Health

NCDC has reiterated its readiness to proactively confront the numerous public health challenges facing the country.Continue Reading

COVID-19: NCDC announces 1,131 new infections in Nigeria

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 11, 2021

In: Health

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announces 1,131 new cases of coronavirus bringing total number of infected people in the country to 142,578.Continue Reading

Pfizer expands access to cancer drugs in 45 African countries

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: February 10, 2021

In: Health

US drug firm, Pfizer, has announced a partnership with IDA Foundation, an independent social enterprise providing essential medicines to low-and middle-income countries, to provide equitable access to quality cancer treatments, the firm said on Wednesday.Continue Reading

Medical practitioner blames Nigeria’s security challenges on youthful population

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: February 10, 2021

In: Health

Dr Ejike Oji, member, of AAFP, has on Wednesday blamed Nigeria’s security challenges on increasing youth population.Continue Reading

Ebonyi gets 3,500 doses of anti-rabies vaccine

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 10, 2021

In: Health

Ebonyi Government has secured a total of 3,500 doses of anti-rabies vaccine for dogs and cats to prevent and eradicate rabies in the state.Continue Reading

Buhari commends Emeka Offor’s initiative to fight River Blindness

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: February 10, 2021

In: Health

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Chief Emeka Offor in supporting humanitarian services.Continue Reading

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