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Nigerian government creates task force to control malnutrition

The Nigerian government has created a ministerial task force to rapidly develop an action plan to address malnutrition among children in Nigeria. This was revealed by the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, in a statement issued...

While workers’ strike lasted, hospitals offered skeletal services in Nigeria’s capital

Government-owned medical centers across the country are complying with the directive of the Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) and the Nigerian Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike limiting services provided to cases of emergency. At the...

NAFDAC warns against using snipers and other chemicals for food preservation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of snipers for food storage. The Director General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement issued on Sunday, highlighted the negative impact associated...

The group calls for an increase in tobacco taxes

The pan-African organization Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the government to increase taxes on tobacco as part of its effort to control its consumption among the country's children. The non-profit organization said the high tax on...

Nigerian government and UNICEF collaborate to provide 2 primary care centers per district

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said it intends to support the Nigerian government with the provision of two primary health care centers (PHCs) in each district of the country. This was revealed by the Head of Public Health,...

WHO calls for ban on smoking and vaping in public in Africa

World Health Organization (WHO) regional director Matshidiso Moeti has called for a complete ban on public smoking and the use of e-cigarettes and vaping in all African countries. This is contained in a statement issued by the organization on Friday...

Nigerian agency launches national genomics consortium

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched a National Genomic Surveillance Consortium (NGSC) to improve the country's public health infrastructure and strengthen health security. According to NCDC Director General Jide Idris, the consortium will position Nigeria...

Half of the world’s population lacks essential healthcare: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that half of the world's total population does not have access to essential healthcare despite global efforts. According to the director general of the world body, Tedros Ghebreyesus, a significant number of people...

Nigeria seeks fair deal at World Health Assembly

As global health authorities gather for the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA), Nigeria's Coordinating Minister for Health and Welfare, Muhammad Pate, recommended the continuation of ongoing negotiations for a treaty on pandemics and review of the International Health Regulations. Speaking...

Dentro del mundo de los dolores y angustias de las mujeres nigerianas

Desde que tenía 13 años, Adama Dauda, ​​que ahora tiene 25, ha luchado contra un intenso dolor menstrual que generalmente comienza cinco días antes de su flujo menstrual y alcanza su punto máximo tres días después. Para ella, cada ciclo...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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