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Health

Lagos attacks 18 million residents from vaccine-preventable diseases

The Lagos State Government has said that no less than 18 million residents are expected to be vaccinated against preventable diseases under its supplementary polio immunization programme, scheduled to start on Saturday. The Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State...

Climate change triggers violence against women: study

A new study from University College London (UCL) has revealed that rising global temperatures are fueling violence against women. This was reported on Monday by Sridev.net, a media platform dedicated to science and technology news, opinions and expert analysis on...

ABUAD starts the production of pharmaceutical products

The management of the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), on Monday said the institution has commenced the production of plant-based pharmaceutical products. This was stated by the Vice-Chancellor of ABUAD, Smaranda Olarinde, a professor, while addressing journalists before the convocation...

Peter Obi: Nurses Should Be Free to Pursue Opportunities Abroad

Peter Obi Supports Nurses and Professionals Seeking Opportunities Abroad Peter Obi, a former leader from Anambra and a recent presidential hopeful, believes nurses and other skilled workers should follow their dreams, even if it means going overseas. He spoke about...

Nigerian woman becomes UICC's first African president

Nigerian doctor Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has made history by becoming the first African president-elect of the International Union for Cancer Control (UICC). Mrs Shinkafi-Bagudu, former first lady of Kebbi State in north-west Nigeria, is expected to serve a two-year term from...

Jigawa health intervention plan gives hope to thousands of vulnerable people

Ahmadu Umaru was elated after enrolling in a Jigawa State Government health intervention program in June. Mr Umaru and other selected people from poor nomadic settlements in Buji Local Government Area gathered at the primary health care center at the...

Plateau community suffers as health center lies in ruins

Grace Joseph's labor pains began at 9am on a quiet morning in the Tan-Jol area of ​​Plateau State earlier this year. With each passing hour, the discomfort became more intense. However, as she endured the pain, what stood out most...

WHO says investment in vaccines is key to combating antimicrobial resistance

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified that greater investment in vaccines could prevent deaths due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The report outlines how vaccines could reduce the amount of antibiotics needed by 22 percent or...

Zamfara Celebrates One Year Free of Polio Virus

Dr. Aisha M Z Anka, who is the Health Commissioner in Zamfara State, shared some exciting news. Zamfara has gone one whole year without any new cases of the polio virus! She mentioned this at a special meeting in Gusau,...

Katsina enrolls 386,289 people in the contributory healthcare scheme

The Katsina State Government says it has enrolled 386,289 people in the state's contributory healthcare scheme. Nasir Lawal, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics of the state Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA), disclosed this in Katsina on Friday. The News Agency...

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Estimated billing: FG will distribute two million prepaid meters in the first quarter of 2025 – Adelabu

The federal government has denounced the estimated billing system for energy supply to homes by Distribution Companies (DisCos) nationwide,...