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WHO: Climate, health interventions can save 1.6m lives annually
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) says six proven climate and health interventions could save 1.6 million lives annually and generate trillions…
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NCDC: N10bn health security fund not exclusively for Ebola preparedness
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the Federal Government released N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s broader health…
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FG seeks ECOWAS cooperation to strengthen health workforce
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has called for stronger regional cooperation among ECOWAS member states to improve the training, accreditation and retention of…
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Experts seek collaboration to translate health innovations into impact
By Folasade Akpan Health experts have called for stronger collaboration among scientists, policymakers and communities to translate health innovations into practical solutions that save…
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Nigeria must tailor health innovations to local needs – NHIA D-G
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Kelechi Ohiri, says Nigeria must develop health innovations and policies that address its…
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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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FG recruits 30,000 health workers, vows to tackle brain drain
By Aderogba George President Bola Tinubu says his administration has recruited more than 30,000 healthcare professionals into federal health facilities in the past two…
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FCT directs health facilities to strengthen Ebola preparedness
By Aderogba George The FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat has directed public and private health facilities to strengthen infection prevention and control measures…
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NMA-FCT provides free health checks, treatment to Abuja community
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, has provided free medical services, including screening for hypertension, diabetes, HIV and hepatitis, to…
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Gatefield summit calls for stronger financing to expand health solutions in Nigeria
By Abdullahi Maku Health stakeholders have called for increased domestic financing and policy reforms to expand effective health and nutrition interventions in Nigeria. They…