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Expert urges FG to create budgetary allocation for sickle-cell disease
Prof. Obiageli Nnodu, the Director, Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (CESRTA), has called on the Federal Government and policymakers to create a budgetary allocation to help address sickle-cell disease in…
FG mulls local vaccine production
The Minister for State Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has affirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Government to local production of vaccines, to reduce dependence on international partners or importation.
He stated this at the inauguration…
Foundation to launch condom emoji to promote safe sex
AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF), a Non-governmental Organisation, says it would introduce condom emojis across all social media platforms, to promote safer sex among adolescents and youths.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on…
COVID-19: Administered vaccines in Lagos hit over 2.3m doses
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says 2,304,770 doses of COVID-19 vaccines has been administered in Lagos as at Jan. 31.
Abayomi said this through his official Instagram handle @profakinabayomi while giving the…
FG launches national eye health policy for equitable access to care
The Federal Government has launched the National Eye Health Policy and inaugurated a National Eye Health Committee, to ensure equitable access to quality eye care services in Nigeria’s health system.
The Minister of State for Health, Dr…
NGO urges govt to make cancer treatment affordable
Helpline Foundation for the Needy, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on all tiers of government to make cancer treatment affordable in the country.
The Communication Assistant of foundation, Ms Cecilia Kadiri, made the call…
Maize pyramid to be erected in Kaduna
The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) says it was erecting a maize pyramid in Kaduna state, as part of its loan repayment under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP).
The maize, which was sourced from across the country was the second…
Nigeria seeks increased African collaboration in public health challenges, climate change
Nigeria has called for greater collaboration among Africans to effectively confront challenges such as climate change, public health, local vaccine production, among others.
Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media…
Experts seek Govts’ intervention on cardiac care in Nigeria
Experts in cardiac care have appealed to the Federal and State Governments to be more responsive to the demands of treating and managing Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) in Nigeria.
According to them, it will help to save more lives and…
FG reiterates commitment to Ogoni clean-up project
The Federal Government, on Monday, reiterated its commitment to effective implementation of Ogoni clean-up project.
Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, said this at a ministerial briefing on the activities of the…