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Expert urges vaccination against diphtheria
By Safia Abdulrahman A medical doctor at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr Nankwat Jeplah, has expressed concern over the continued burden of…
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Guardian Girls Nigeria targets nationwide impact for women, girls
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Ruqqaya Ahmed, the newly appointed President of Guardian Girls Nigeria (GGN), says her priority is to establish a functional structure…
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National youth confab to engage 360 constituencies, diaspora — Olawande
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government says the National Youth Confab scheduled for October will bring together youth delegates from Nigeria’s 360 federal constituencies…
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Group pledges continued partnership with NPC after chairman’s death
By Folasade Akpan The Population Association of Nigeria (PAN) has pledged to sustain its partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) to advance population…
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Redeemer’s Health Village performs first robotic assisted surgery
By Kemi Akintokun The Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) has performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a significant step toward advancing access to modern healthcare…
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Digitalised birth registration for planning, not bureaucratic necessity — NPC, ALGON
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye,-Ogunwomoju The National Population Commission (NPC) has inaugurated a 2-day training for its staff in the local government councils and ALGON focal…
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FG pushes national care policy to unlock women’s economic potential
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a National Care Policy aimed at unlocking women’s economic potential, reducing…
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DFQT+ strengthens food fortification monitoring, traceability — SON
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says the DFQT+ platform has boosted monitoring of food fortification, strengthened traceability…
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Organisation seeks hospital nutrition care in national agenda
By Folasade Akpan The West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has urged the Federal Government to include hospital-based nutrition care in…
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Stakeholders seek stronger youth voice in nutrition policy
By Mercy Sawok Stakeholders have called for stronger youth participation in nutrition advocacy and policymaking to translate community priorities into measurable action against malnutrition…