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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Katsina State Government have signed a three-year work plan (2025 to 2027) to enhance the well-being of children in the state. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Kano,  Mr Rahama…

The Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, ASPHCDA, has revealed plans to launch the third round of its Big Catch Up (BCU) vaccination exercise on April 22. Recall that the first and second BCU vaccination campaigns were…

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has released its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, aiming to expedite detection, ensure timely treatment, and improve long-term care for affected…

The Chairman, Epe Local Government, Lagos State, Ms Surah Animashahun, has begun the distribution of 200 first aid boxes to public primary schools in the community. Animashahun, who inaugurated the distribution on Thursday in Epe, said…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has cautioned residents against patronising quacks for eye treatment, warning such actions could lead to fatal consequences. He issued the warning on Wednesday during the launch of NNPC’s 1,000 free cataract…

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has charged community health practitioner in the country to be professional in the discharge of their duties. Salako stated this in Abuja, at the Community Health Practitioners…

The newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, FUMMSA, is to begin academic sessions in September, its Vice Chancellor,  Prof. Fatiu Arogundade has said. Arogundade dropped the hint during a courtesy…

The Association of Nigerian Physicians in America, ANPA, and Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation organised a medical mission in Ikate Community of Lekki Penisula, Lagos State, Nigeria. No fewer than 3,000 residents of Lagos State, particularly…

The Nigerian government has pledged that no certified Community Health Officer (CHO) will remain unemployed, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the health disparities between urban and rural areas. The Coordinating Minister of…

Some mental health experts have called on the federal government to work towards the swift implementation of the National Mental Health Act to ensure the well-being of individuals and society. The experts made the call in an interview…