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FG Recalls 2.5m Bottles Of Codeine
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja – The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Tuesday said no fewer than 2.5 million bottles of codeine had been recalled from circulation across […]
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Health workers donate food, drugs to IDPs
By Kabir Muhammad Abuja – The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has donated food items and drugs to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Durumi, Abuja as part ofd the […]
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NCDC Calls For Environmental Sanitation To Prevent Infectious Diseases
Jessica Onyegbula Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to adopt environmental sanitation towards prevention of infectious diseases in their domains. The Chief Executive […]
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Polio: FCT commences vaccination Dec. 15
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will commence polio immunisation for children under the ages of five on Dec. 15. The Secretary of Health and Human Services […]
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Nigeria needs N186m annually to address malnutrition – FG
By Angela Atabo/Jessica Dogo Abuja – The Federal Government says Nigeria needs N186 million annually for five years to address the challenge of malnutrition in the country. Dr Chris Isokpunwu, Head of Nutrition, Federal […]
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Association suggests introduction of health tax to fund healthcare
By Felicia Imohimi Abuja – The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector, on Thursday suggested the introduction of health tax to cushion the current funding gap in the health […]
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FCT commences Polio Outbreak Response immunisation
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja – The FCT Primary Healthcare, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) will begin Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) immunisation for children under five years in the territory. The Deputy Director, […]
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World close to attaining HIV treatment – NACA
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja – The Director-General of National Action for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Sani Aliyu, says the world is about 10 to 15 years close to attaining treatment or total […]
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SON warns Nigerians against buying fairly used gas cylinders
By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos – The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday warned Nigerians/ importers on the grave consequences of importation and use of fairly used cooking gas cylinders. Mr Obiora Manafa, […]
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Drug Abuse: NGO, NDLEA, NYSC move to curb menace among youths
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja – Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has advised youths to rather than taking to drugs, they should apply their energies towards endeavours that would develop […]
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Health: FG Seek Measures To Curb Medical Tourism
Abuja(SundiataPost) –The Federal Government is seeking ways to improve efficiency in the operations of public hospitals and re-equip them to save foreign exchange drain arising from medical tourism. The Minister of State for Health, Dr […]
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Air Pollution Causes Miscarriage, Stroke etc
By Oboh Linus Lafia – A public health expert, Dr Tolulope Tolufase, has warned that air pollution can cause non-communicable diseases like stroke, diabetes, miscarriage, dementia, Parkinson disease and poor development in children. Tolufase, who […]
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Lassa fever: Gombe Govt confirms death of 4 patients
By Ibrahim Kado Gombe – The Gombe State Government has confirmed the death of four Lassa fever patients out of the 53 suspected cases recorded in the state. Dr Nuhu Bille, acting State Epidemiologist, […]
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FCTA tasks health workers on service delivery
By Jessica Dogo Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on healthcare workers to improve on current indices in Abuja. The Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), Malam Adamu Bappah, made […]
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Makarfi LG distributes 10 ambulances to primary healthcare centres
By Mohammed Lawal Makarfi (Kaduna state) – Makarfi Local Government Council in Kaduna State on Tuesday distributed an ambulance to each of its 10 primary healthcare centres at the ward levels. Speaking at the […]
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Group Says Malaria Over Diagnosed In Nigeria
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos – The African Networks for Drug and Diagnostic Innovation (ANDI), an NGO, has advised patients and Health workers to make use of the Rapid Diagnostics Test kit […]
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Slow implementation of National Health Act worsening Nigerian’s health indices – Enabulele
Lucy Osuizigbo and Vivian Ihechu Lagos – Dr Osahon Enabulele, Vice President, Commonwealth Medical Association, on Saturday decried the slow implementation of the National Health Act (NHA) 2014, saying it was making the […]
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Smoking: Doctor recommends behavioural therapy
By Ummul Idris Abuja – Dr Nassanmu Yakub, a medical practitioner, has recommended behavioural therapy to curb cigarette smoking, especially among youths. The expert, who gave the antidote to smoking in an interview with […]
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“We don’t need foreign agencies to fight HIV,” – Aisha Buhari
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja – Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, says Nigeria has enough resources to provide treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS, (PLWHA) without depending on foreign agencies. Mrs Buhari […]
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Group calls for revival of nutrition committee at LG level
By Mercy Obojeghren Asaba – A body named Child Nutrition Advocacy Group has called for the revival of food and nutrition committee at the local government level in order to check child malnutrition and […]
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34,986 Benue IDPs Risk Cholera Outbreak–NGO
By Tosin Kolade Abuja, – The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) says 34,986 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) risk Cholera outbreak in their camps in Benue state. Mr Nanen Gangese, NEWSAN State Coordinator, who […]
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UNICEF advocates improved investment in nutrition to fast track national, human development
By Felicia Imohimi Yola – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of Federal Ministry of Information and Culture have identified improved investment in nutrition as a tool to fast […]
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Investing in FP saves lives, cost effective – Osinbajo
By Chinenye Offor Abuja – The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, has said that investment in Family Planning (FP) has been proven to be smart, cost effective and life saving. Osibanjo made this known at […]
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U.S donates 3.85m mosquito nets to Bauchi state
By Ali Baba-Inuwa Abuja – The United States has donated 3.85 million long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets to Bauchi state as part of its comprehensive effort to control malaria across Nigeria. This is contained […]
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Family Planning: Conference decries teen birth rates in Nigeria
By Vivian Ihechu Abuja – The Women Pre-Conference of the fifth Nigeria Family Planning Conference (NFPC 2018) on Monday in Abuja says there is urgent need to stem high teen birth rates in Nigeria. According […]
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Association Advocates Healthy Lifestyle
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, – The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as Pyrates Confraternity, has advocated safe and healthy lifestyles to stem the scourge of HIV/AIDS in the country. The News Agency […]
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World AIDS Day: Group Condemns False Test Results
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos – The Lagos Chapter of Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) on Saturday decried false test results given by HIV/AIDS examiners. Mr Peter Obialor, […]
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Mrs Ajimobi pledges to take AIDS response to higher level
By Akeem Abas Ibadan – Mrs Florence Ajimobi, Wife of Oyo State Governor, says Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) is set to take AIDS response to a higher level in the […]
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World AIDS Day: NGO urges FG to increase female condom circulation
By Kelechi Ogunleye Abuja – An Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Anneozeng Ogozi Aid Foundation, has urged the Federal Government to increase the number of female condoms in circulation in the country. The Founder of the […]
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Support fight against HIV/AIDS with adequate funding, NMA urges FG
By Blessing Odega Jos – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau chapter, has tasked the Federal Government to support the fight against HIV/AIDS through adequate funding and a strong political will. Dr. Dajel Bulus, […]
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Committee signs guidelines for healthcare fund
By Mustapha Yauri Abuja – The National Steering Committee of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund has signed its operational guidelines in order to start Phase 1 of the fund. Prof. Isaac Adewole, Minister […]
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Lagos to include HIV sensitisation in schools curricula
Abuja(SundiataPost) –The CEO, Lagos State Aids Control Agency, Dr Oluseyi Tenowo, has said that the Lagos State Government is planning to include HIV/AID sensitisation in the curricula for government-owned primary and secondary schools. Tenowo, who […]
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Be proactive in tackling yellow fever, Ondo govt. advises residents
By Olusola Oke Akure – The Ondo State Government has advised the people of the state to be proactive in containing the reported cases of yellow fever across the country. Dr Wahab Adegbenro, the state […]
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Total Upstream reiterates commitment to sustainable awareness among adolescents on HIV/AIDS
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos – Total Upstream Nigeria Ltd. on Thursday reiterated its commitment toward sustainable awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS among adolescents in secondary schools across the country. Mr Nicolas Terraz, the Managing Director, […]
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360,000 Adolescents Expected To Die Of AIDS By 2030, Says UNICEF
New York – Some 360,000 adolescents are expected to die of AIDS by 2030 if investment in HIV prevention is not ramped up, according to a UNICEF report released on Thursday. The […]
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Niger Closes UK Charity’s Health Centres, Says They Performed Abortions
NIAMEY – Niger’s health ministry has ordered two family planning centres run by British charity Marie Stopes International (MSI) to close because it performed abortions, the ministry said on Wednesday. Abortion is […]
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Embrace PPP to tackle health sector challenges, Omisore urges FG
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun) – A former Deputy Governor of Osun, Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has urged the Federal Government to embrace Public Private Partnership (PPP) in order to tackle the challenges facing the […]
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NGO commences 1 year anti-malaria campaign in FCT
By Jessica Dogo Abuja – The Fountain of Saints Outreach (FSO), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) will commence a malaria preventive programme in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) beginning from Nov. 29 to Oct. […]
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Kano Govt to recruit 250 nurses, midwives
By Abbas Bamalli Kano – Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the recruitment of 250 nurses and midwives for immediate deployment across the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Kabir Getso, disclosed […]
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Habitual Tea Drinking Could Lower Risk Of Fracture
Beijing – Habitual tea drinking could lead to higher bone density, particularly for women, and lower the risk of bone fractures, a prospective study of 450,000 adults by Chinese researchers said on Wednesday. The research […]