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World Health Day: WHO calls for equitable access to quality healthcare
By Edward Samuel, Abuja
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has called for equitable access to quality health services, invest in health care, and call for global solidarity in advancing accessible healthcare for all.
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Oyo State Reiterates Determination to End Open Defecation
By Olubunmi Osoteku
The Oyo State Government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, has reiterated its determination to end open defecation in all nooks and crannies of state.
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US CDC, Nigeria partner to Empower Orphans and Vulnerable Children
By Edward Samuel, Abuja
In a recent Media Roundtable held in Abuja, the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), Nigeria has shed light on the crucial role of community-driven initiatives in uplifting orphans and…
Medical expert emphasises importance of health check-up
Mrs Oluseyi Kadiri, Medical Consultant, the Archbishop JKA Aggey Foundation, Lagos, says periodic health check is necessary to avoid preventable deaths.
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Kadiri made the…
World Health Day: Physician calls for proper monitoring of health projects
A General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure concerted efforts are in place for proper monitoring of released funds for health projects.
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NIMR unveils blood hub to promote voluntary blood donation
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has unveiled Blood Hub, a digital blood donor management system in a bid to promote voluntary blood donation in the country.
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Kwara state: Unilorin students provide drugs, electricity to PHCs
By Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin
Students of Master of Public Health (MPH), of the University of Ilorin have provided drugs, health intervention and electricity to Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), across various Kwara communities.
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NGO donates food items to 1,000 persons in Kuje community
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Sharing Smiles Initiative, has donated food items to no fewer than 1,000 persons in Gbaukuchi community, in the Kuje Area Council of the FCT.
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Group provides free medical services to 270 Imo residents
Gospel Generals International, a group of Christian preachers, has offered free medical services to over 270 indigent persons in Naze, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, to mark Easter. The group offered the free medical…
4.5b people not covered by essential health services- WHO reveals
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that at least 4.5 billion people, more than half of the world’s population, are not fully covered by essential health services. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, said this on…