Gender Violence: UNFPA provides shelter for Gombe state victims


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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has handed over a renovated edifice to serve as shelter for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Gombe State. Dr Awoke Tasew-Tebeje, Head of UNFPA Kaduna sub-office, said the building was…

WHO discloses solution to reduce deaths from childbirth-related bleeding.


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A new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from childbirth-related bleeding. This is according to a landmark study published by researchers from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the…

Cervical Cancer: Anambra state First lady encourages free screening participation


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The wife of Anambra State Governor,Mrs Nonye Soludo, has requested for more women to come out and take advantage of the first phase of the ongoing free cervical cancer screening and treatment programme in the state, as it is coming to an…

Anambra state Health Commissioner Lauds Medical Officers


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The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, has lauded the commitment and dedication of medical officers nationwide, especially at Awkuzu Comprehensive Centre in Oyi Local Government Area of the state. Dr. Obidike gave…

Global TB Community Unites to Demand Action and Accountability


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New York City’s Battery park witnessed a vibrant gathering of individuals from across the world on 7 May 2023, as the global tuberculosis (TB) affected community, civil society, healthcare workers, researchers, and representatives from…

NAFDAC solicits stakeholders’ cooperation to destroy hazardous pesticides


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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is soliciting the cooperation of stakeholders and the general public to rid the country of hazardous pesticides. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola…

Breastfed babies have lower risks of diabetes – nutritionist


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A nutritionist, Ms Uju Onuorah, says breastfed babies have a lower risk of type one diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and obesity later in life. Onuorah said this in an interview with the newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. According to her,…

Increased healthcare funding will reduce maternal mortality- Experts


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Some medical experts have called on both Federal and State Governments to increase funding of healthcare services toward reducing maternal mortality and brain drain in the country. They made the calls on Saturday in their separate…

Why nursing mothers should practice exclusive breastfeeding – Coordinator


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The Programme Coordinator, Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), Mrs Rosemary Adaji, has advised nursing mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding in order to safeguard their babies’ health. Adaji gave the advice in an interview with the news…

Zamfara: USAID tasks stakeholders on promoting Universal Health Coverage


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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has charged stakeholders in Zamfara to accelerate efforts toward promoting universal health coverage in the state. Dr Bolanle Olusola-Faleye, the Chief of Party of the…