By Muhammad Nur Tijani The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says about 7.8 million children in Kano State will be vaccinated against Measles Rubella during the integrated Measles–Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign scheduled for Oct. 6. Mr Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Kano, disclosed this on Monday during aContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of community networks and civil society organisations in Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the proposed closure of UNAIDS. They warned that such a move could have devastating consequences for the global HIV response. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the coalition saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) says situational data mapping is essential to understanding the challenges faced by children with disabilities and to developing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions for them. The Chairman of NPC, Mr Nasir Kwarra, said this on Sunday in Abuja, during the launch ofContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Datametrics Associates Limited has marked its 11th anniversary, celebrating over a decade of using research and data-driven evaluations to shape policies, empower youth and drive social development in Nigeria. Dr Abiodun Feyikemi Ipadeola, Technical Director and CEO of Datametrics Associates Limited, told newsmen on Friday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Branch, has called for stronger integration of traditional medicine into Nigeria’s healthcare system. It also urged the Federal Government to recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja during theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over inadequate health facilities and out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred by some patients in a bid to access Tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV services. The CSOs, through the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN), NetworkContinue Reading
Violation By Segun Giwa/Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful violation of girls’ and women’s rights. The Chief of UNICEF, Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere said this at a two-day Media Dialogue to Support Advocacy to End FGM in Nigeria onContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Gates Foundation has pledged 912 million dollars over the next three years to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The foundation urged governments to take crucial decisions that could affect the lives of millions of people. Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has renewed its commitment to ending Polio and strengthening routine immunisation as global leaders gather for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), gave the assurance on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal African Heads of State and Government have applauded the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its institutional reforms and progress in driving the continent’s health sovereignty agenda. They also called for stronger and more sustainable financing mechanisms. The resolution was reached on TuesdayContinue Reading
