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Gombe Governor supports establishment of Anglican Walter Miller College of Nursing
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State has pledged his government's support for the establishment of the Walter Miller College of Nursing Sciences in Kaltungo.
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Governors’ Wives Forum Moves To End Sexual, GBV In Nigeria
The wives of Nigerian Governors have reiterated their commitments to collectively end sexual and gender based violence and to improve the maternal and child healthcare in Nigeria.
The Forum which had its 2024 Annual Retreat in Abakaliki,…
UNICEF, Kaduna State collaborate on comprehensive Healthcare delivery
The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government organised a two-day health retreat for newly elected local government chairpersons in Kano state.
Kaduna state deputy governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa…
Lagos Partners with NGO on free Diabetes screening and awareness walk
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Health Matters Incorporated, organized a Global Diabetes Walk and Free Diabetes Screening Exercise at the Lagos State Government Secretariat…
Minister Warns Against Duplication of Health Institutions in Nigeria
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate has warned against duplication of health institutions across Nigeria.
Represented by a Director in the Ministry, Dr. Jimoh Olawale Salahudeen, the Minister said the…
Benue State to establish Peace Networks to connect communities
The Benue State Peace Commission has announced the establishment of Peace Networks and Committees at the ward and local government levels, which will connect and support a larger statewide peace network.
This initiative was disclosed by…
Nigeria records 15,000 AIDS-related deaths annually-NACA reveals
The National Agency For the Control of Aids (NACA) says no fewer than 15,000 AIDS-related deaths occur each year in Nigeria. The Director-General, NACA, Mrs Temitope Ilori stated this on Thursday in Abeokuta during an advocacy visit focused…
WHO Calls for United Action to Tackle Africa’s Diabetes Crisis
In a powerful message for World Diabetes Day 2024, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, sounded alarm on the escalating diabetes crisis in Africa, attributing it to urbanization, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity.…
MDCAN urges doctors to prioritise health
The Chairman, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta Chapter, Dr Emeka Christian, has urged physicians to prioritise their health and mental wellbeing to stay alive.
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NDLEA, NAFDAC Partner to combat Drug Abuse, Protect Public Health
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control,…