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FG begins distribution of N2.9bn free maternal, neonatal health commodities

By Mathew 08/09/2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Federal Government has begun distributing free Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) commodities worth N2.9 billion nationwide, aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.   Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Continue Reading

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Nigeria needs $1bn to sustain immunisation gains, says NPHCDA

By Mathew 02/07/2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – Nigeria requires one billion dollars over the next five years to sustain immunisation gains.  The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Muyi Aina, made this known at the Multi stakeholders’  Technical Workshop on Optimising a Sustainable Immunisation Financing Model in Nigeria 2.0, on Wednesday Continue Reading

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Ooni backs FG’s national campaign for Measles-Rubella vaccine rollout

By Mathew 24/06/2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has pledged his support for the National Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign. Reports that the Federal Government will launch a nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in October. Ogunwusi who made the pledge while briefing newsmen in Abuja, also called for mass mobilisation for the Continue Reading

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Reps reaffirm commitment to child-centered legislation, budgetting

By Mathew 16/06/2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The House of Representatives has reiterated its unwavering commitment to championing child-centered policies and legislation aimed at improving the education, health care and nutrition of Nigerian children. Deputy Speaker of the house, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, stated this on Monday at a ceremony to mark the 2025 Day of the African Child, […]Continue Reading