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FG to track healthcare access for vulnerable Nigerians – Salako
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it will monitor whether vulnerable Nigerians covered by the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) receive the…
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FG pushes domestic funding to unlock $7m for tropical diseases
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has urged states to strengthen domestic funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), to enable the nation unlock seven…
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Experts seek early diagnosis, affordable treatment for endometriosis
Two medical experts have called for early diagnosis, increased public awareness and affordable treatment for endometriosis, a condition affecting about 10 per cent of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide.
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Expert seeks attention to vitamin D status during pregnancy
By Racheal Abujah A public health practitioner, Dr Oluwayemisi Adegboye, has called for greater attention to vitamin D status during pregnancy, citing its importance…
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Women centre seeks partners to implement 4-year development plan
 By Hafsah Tilde The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) has called for stronger partnerships to implement its proposed…
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Health advocate urges use of art to boost AMR awareness
By Folasade Akpan The Founder of Art for Health Initiative, Chidera Aneke, says art can raise awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and inspire collective…
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CEPI commits $8.2m to boost West Africa’s clinical trial readiness
By Folasade Akpan The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) says it has committed up to 8.2 million dollars in additional funding to strengthen…
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FG partners Int’l organisations to combat hunger, child malnutrition nationwide
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has partnered with international organisations and philanthropic institutions to combat…
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Delta extends retirement age for clinical health workers to 65
By Clara Egbogota Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved an extension of the retirement age for skilled clinical health professionals in government hospitals…
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WAHO, Stakeholders review ECOWAS plan to motivate, retain health workers
By Franca Ofili The West African Health Organization (WAHO) and health sector stakeholders have reviewed a regional work plan to motivate and retain health…