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Multiple micronutrient supplementation will reduce maternal, child mortality-UNICEF 


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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says introducing Multiple Micronutrient supplements for pregnant women in Nigeria will reduce the high rate of maternal and infant mortality. UNICEF Chief of Nutrition, Nemat Hajeebhoy, stated…

NGO donates food items to vulnerable women in Abuja


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An NGO, the African Centre for Human Advancement Social and Community Development (ACHASCOD) donated food items to vulnerable women in Shere community, Abuja, on Sunday to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day. READ ALSO:IWD: NITDA…

World Sleep Day: Group underscores importance of sleep health


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The Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (SOLONg) has emphasized on the importance of prioritising sleep health, as sleep is the pillar of lifestyle medicine for overall well-being. READ ALSO:Group donates 71 wheelchairs to PWDs in…

Disease prevention: Rotary International donates $7m to Nigeria


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Rotary International has donated $7m to Nigeria for the eradication and prevention of diseases. This was made known in a statement signed by the Rotary International President, Gordon Mclnally, who was on a three-day working visit to…

Lagos govt. to set up IVF, Endometriosis centres


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The Lagos State Government says it will set up an In vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Assisted Reproductive Therapy Programme and Endometriosis Centre at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. READ ALSO:IVF: FMC Ebute Metta to crash price of…

HIV/AIDS: Taraba, USAID partners to curb spread


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The Taraba State Government in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development through the Reaching Impact Saturation and Epidemic Control has signed a memorandum of understanding to curb the spread of HIV among the…

NGO counsels women to prioritise their well-being


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A body and mind wellness advocate for women and the founder of a non-governmental organisation, Body Confidence Chick, Nneka Umuteme, has counselled women to prioritise their health and well-being to enable them to be equipped to contribute…

Human Papilloma Virus: FG vaccinates 4.95 million girls 


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The Federal Government has vaccinated over 4.95 million eligible girls aged nine to 14 years against the Human Papilloma Virus since the launch of the first phase of the vaccine in October 2023, across 15 states and the Federal Capital…

Measles: WHO raises alarm over 79% rise in cases


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The World Health Organisation, on Tuesday, raise the alarm at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported worldwide last year -a 79-per cent increase from 2022. READ ALSO:WHO vows to tackle illicit tobacco trade…

Benin receives 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine


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The Beninese government has received 215,900 doses of malaria vaccine at the Cotonou International Airport and will begin administering in February. READ ALSO:WHO Declares Cape Verde Free Of Malaria Speaking at the handover ceremony,…