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Nigerian Government Reaffirms Commitment To Clean Nigeria, Use the Toilet Campaign
Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored Governors of the 36 states of the federation to double efforts in the ongoing campaign to ensure Nigeria is open defecation-free in the next five years.
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Kano: Dawakin Tofa Achieves Open Defecation-Free Status with UNICEF
In a significant stride towards improving sanitation and hygiene, 26 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State have been validated as Open Defecation Free (ODF), with eight LGAs certified.
This achievement is a testament to the…
Expert seeks adequate hygiene to prevent Lassa fever
A medical expert, Dr Francis Sanwo, has stressed the need for improved household and community hygiene to prevent Lassa fever.
Sanwo, the Medical Director of Our Lady of Apostles Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Ibadan, said this in an…
Abia government approves health insurance scheme for civil servants
The Abia State Government in South East Nigeria has approved the State Health Insurance Scheme, aimed at providing comprehensive health coverage for civil servants in the state.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu,…
World Toilet Day: UNICEF, Kano Call for End to Open Defecation
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) is partnering with the Federal Ministry of environment, to stop the menace of open defecation across Kano state.
The Kano State Government has urged Nigerians to stop practicing open defecation,…
Nigeria Launches Innovation Drive For Indigenous Healthcare Solutions
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has launched 'Grand Challenges Nigeria' (GCNg), a national innovation programme aimed at revolutionizing the country's healthcare landscape through locally-developed solutions.
The initiative, which is…
Traditional medicine at the core of Universal Health Coverage— NNMDA reveals
The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) says traditional medicine is at the core of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), not just in Nigeria but Africa.
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Experts call for collaboration, funding for preterm care
Co-Founder of Babies Matter Medical Centre (BMMC), Dr Efunbo Dosekun has urged governments to partner with specialised Neonatal healthcare providers to improve care for premature babies.
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Stakeholders call for partnership to harness adolescent health
Stakeholders in adolescent health have called for robust partnership and collaboration to harness Nigeria’s policy on adolescents and youths health to secure the nation’s future.
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Dermatologist reveals reason women pay attention to skincare
A dermatologist and Chief Executive Officer of The Aesthetic Clinic (TAC), Dr Ifeoma Abajue has advised Nigerians to pay more attention to skincare as a strategy to stay healthy.
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