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NACA advocates use of condoms for preventions of HIV, others
Dr Gambo Aliyu, the D-G of NACA says condoms are integral components in the preventive interventions essential for HIV and STDs
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Coalition salutes Buhari, Farouk for approval of National Policy on Ageing
COSROPIN has saluted the leadership qualities of President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the National Policy on Ageing.
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COVID-19: NCDC records 938 new infections, 8 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 938 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 143,516.
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FG approves policy on ageing for older persons in Nigeria
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.
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16 million COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Nigeria soon – UNICEF
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.
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Minister seeks policies to support women, girls in science subjects
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen calls for the implementation of new polices to support girls to learn science subjects.
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FIDA intensifies advocacy on ending harmful traditional practices, GBV
FIDA says it has intensified advocacy toward ending harmful traditional practices and VAWG in all local government areas of the country.
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NCDC to confront Nigeria’s public health challenges
NCDC has reiterated its readiness to proactively confront the numerous public health challenges facing the country.
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COVID-19: NCDC announces 1,131 new infections in Nigeria
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.
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Pfizer expands access to cancer drugs in 45 African countries
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.