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Unicef Delivers Anti-Cholera Supplies to Malawi
The United Nations Children’s Agency, Unicef, has handed over lifesaving supplies worth about $300,000 Malawi.
The Unicef's donation help Malawi fight against a Cholera outbreak which has killed more than 700 people including 104…
Nigerian Government Recommits To Universal Health Coverage
Government has again assured Nigerians of it's commitment towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire gave the assurance at a symposium on repositioning the healthcare sector organised by…
UN Advocates Urgent Action To Fight Acute Malnutrition
The United Nations agencies have called for urgent action to protect the most vulnerable Children in 15 Countries, hardest hit by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis.
The call was made in a statement issued by five UN agencies…
Abia state doctors issue strike notice
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has issued notice to close the Abia state health sector over unpaid salary arrears of health practitioners.
The Chairman of NMA, Dr Isaiah Abali made this known in Abia, during a protest organized by…
Health Insurance Scheme now mandatory for Nigerians – NHIA
The General Manager/ Zonal Coordinator , North Central of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), covering Kwara, Kogi and Niger States, Mr Adelaja Abereoran says it is now mandatory for every Nigerian to enroll for health…
Anambra State Implements Policies To Eliminate Infant, Maternal Deaths
Wife of Anambra state governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo says the state will continue to implement strategic health policies to eliminate maternal and infant deaths.
The governor's wife stated this in Awka, the state's capital, during the training…
US hospital appoints Dora Akunyili’s daughter as Chief Medical Officer
A United States hospital, the Jersey City Medical Center has appointed Ijeoma Akunyili as the new Chief Medical Officer of the heath facility. Ijeoma is the first daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, former director-general of the National…
Experts Seek Implementation of Mental Health Law
Healthcare experts in Nigeria have called on stakeholders in the sector to ensure the implementation of the newly signed Mental Health Law.
A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, said the implementation of the new law would…
Anambra State Ready To Inaugurate Sickle Cell Clinic
The Anambra State government has concluded plans for its hospital to begin a sickle cell clinic.
The Clinic will solely carter to those living with Sickle Cell Anaemia.
The Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu…
Ugandan Government declares Country Ebola-free
The Ugandan government has declared an end to its Ebola outbreak, less than four months after cases were first reported.
Since 20 September, 56 people have died from the virus, which is spread through body fluids, and there have been 142…