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Federal Ministry of Health

Drug Abuse: Health ministry, stakeholders collaborate to end menace 


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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has declared its readiness to work with Re-Orientation Advocacy of Nigeria (RAN) and other stakeholders to strengthen prevention programmes on drug abuse and treatment. READ ALSO:Kwara…

Nigerian Government Pledges Commitment to Improve Adolescents Health


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To improve the well-being of the Nigerian youths through health, Education and Social welfare, the Federal Ministry of Health has hold a Global Forum for Adolescents 2023 in Abuja the nation's capital. The Forum is aimed at improving and…

Medical, dental consultants suspend planned nationwide strike


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The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has suspended its planned nationwide strike by three months following an appeal by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Services, Muhammad Pate. The decision was…

Health ministry to improve data on HIV response


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Federal Ministry of Health says it will improve on the available data to mobilise necessary resources for the achievement of HIV response in the country. Permanent Secretary, Mrs Kachollom Daju, represented by Mr Gbenga Ijaodola,…

World Breastfeeding Week: FG solicit citizen’s support against malnutrition


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The Federal Ministry of Health has called on citizens to allow breastfeeding by providing conducive workspace for parents, in order to improve health of the baby and also address malnutrition. Ms Patricia Deworitshe, Director, Media and…

FMC Abuja gets $27m worth of medical equipment


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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has donated 27 million dollars’ worth of medical equipment and funded key projects since it began its humanitarian works in Nigeria. Mr Gifford Nielson, President, Africa West Area of the…

Using unprescribed medications during pregnancy may result in miscarriage


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Medical professionals have cautioned pregnant women to desist from taking unprescribed medications, warning that it can lead to miscarriage and deformities in babies. According to them, the use of medication in pregnancy without a doctor’s…

Nigeria approves R21 malaria vaccine


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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the R21 malaria vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Monday…

Stakeholders develop guidelines for management of NTD induced disability


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The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), Sightsavers Nigeria and other stakeholders are developing a national guideline for the management of mobility and disability induced by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Mr Nse Akpan, the National…

Anambra State Health Ministry receives 3 Awards


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Anambra State Ministry of Health has bagged 3 National Tuberculosis awards from the Federal Ministry of Health, National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme Department of Public Health. Read Also: Anambra…