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NCDC confirms 157 monkeypox cases, 4 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 157 cases of monkeypox across 26 states in the country.
The NCDC disclosed this in its latest monkeypox situation report for week 30. Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic infectious…
Breastfeeding Week: NAWOJ FCT makes case for Creches at Work Place
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has called for organisational support for breastfeeding mothers at work places to enhance effective service delivery.
The Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, Comrade Annah Daniel,…
Anambra Gov’t Begins Distribution Of 3.8 Million Free Mosquito Nets
Anambra State Government in partnership with Malaria Consortium Group on Sunday, commenced the distribution of malaria free Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) across all the 21 Local Government Areas in the State.
The appeal was made by…
World Breastfeeding Week: Firm launches first MilkBank in Nigeria
The Milk Booster, a company that produces lactation products that help increase breast milk supply, introduced the first MilkBank in Nigeria in commemoration of the 2022 World Breastfeeding Week, with the theme, Set up for Breastfeeding:…
Governor Makinde Commissions Renovated, Equipped General Hospital
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has commissioned the newly rehabilitated and equipped General Hospital, Tede, in the Atisbo Local Government Area of the state.
Makinde, who made a commitment to personally enrol 1,250 residents…
Kano: Stakeholders urge Journalists to promote awareness on exclusive breastfeeding
As part of activities to commemorate world breastfeeding week in Kano state, Stakeholders have urged Journalists to acquire more knowledge from experts to promote awareness on exclusive breastfeeding for infants.
They disclosed this…
Bauchi gov’t to reopen 320 child nutrition centres – Official
The Bauchi State Government says it has concluded arrangements to resuscitate 320 child nutrition centres to encourage breastfeeding and nutritional uptake of children.
The Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr.…
Nigerian gov’t pledges to strengthen basic emergency care
Nigerian gov't pledges to strengthen basic emergency car
The Nigerian Government has pledged to strengthen basic emergency care in the country, noting that this would help to reduce morbidity and mortality.
The Minister of Health, Dr.…
Nasarawa Gov’t signs MoU with CBM International to provide healthcare to IDPs
The Nasarawa State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) International to provide healthcare services to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state.
Commissioner for…