NGO educates students against silence on SGBV


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The Abiodun Essiet Initiative for Girls, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has urged students to end the culture of silence when faced with any form of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). The Executive Director of the organisation,…

Experts call to eliminate cervical cancer in the Commonwealth


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Experts have called on governments to accelerate cervical cancer elimination efforts across the Commonwealth, where it is estimated that one woman will die of cervical cancer every three minutes, if no action is taken by 2030. The call…

Scientists discover new molecule that kills hard-to-treat cancers


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A new study by researchers at the University of Texas, Dallas in the United States has discovered a molecule that can kill a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer. According to the study, the…

Red Cross trains 60 officials of religious organisations in first aid


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The International Committee of the Red Cross began the training of 60 persons drawn from major religious organisations in first aid on Monday in Kaduna. The Head of ICRC Northwest office, Mr. Said Midadi, disclosed that the decision of…

Scientist call on NAFDAC to screen fast food outlets for antibiotic use


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A Nigerian scientist and professor of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Bamidele Iwalokun, has called the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to develop a strategy for screening fast food outlets for the possible use…

Yobe offers free medical services to 700 sickle cell patients


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The Yobe State Government says it has concluded arrangements to provide free medical services to 700 sickle cell patients, to mitigate hardships for carriers and caregivers. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Muhammed Gana, disclosed on Monday…

Kwara first lady procures health insurance for 100 sickle cell warriors


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In commemoration of the 2022 World sickle cell day, the First Lady of Kwara State and Founder Ajike People Support Center, Ambassador Dr Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has procured  health insurance cover for over 100 people living with the disease,…

UNICEF sensitizes children to dangers of FGM, child marriage in osun


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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with a non-governmental organization, Value Female Network (VFN) and Osun State Ministry of Women, Children & Social Affairs, has sensitized children in Osun state to the…

Stakeholders Call for Protection of the African Child


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Stakeholders in child development, have urged parents and guardians to redouble efforts at protecting every African child by ensuring education about harmful cultural practices and abuses that may threaten their well-being either now or in…

Kwara First Lady advocates for more awareness on sickle cell globally


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On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day, the First Lady of Kwara state and CEO Ajike People Support Centre, Ambassador. Dr. Olufolake AbdulRazaq has tasked stakeholders to further create more awareness about the sickle cell disease.…