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DEPOWA President emphasises on regular physical exercise for women


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The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has emphasised on the need for regular health talk and physical exercises for women. READ ALSO:NMA urges Nigerians to exercise regularly Musa…

Poliomyelitis: Kwara targets 1.5 million children for vaccination


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The Kwara Government has said it will target about 1.5 million children between zero and five years of age, for polio vaccination across the 16 Local Government Area of the State. READ ALSO:Routine immunisation will eradicate polio in…

1.5bn people to benefit from World bank healthcare services by 2030


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1.5 billion people in several countries have been earmarked to benefit from the World Bank Group-assisted health services by 2030. This was revealed in a statement issued by the President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, in Washington D.C.…

South African Health department raises concerns over food poisoning incidents


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The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. A shocking incident saw 41 children, aged 3 to 5, rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital after…

UNILAG College of Medicine inducts 38 radiographers


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The College of Medicine (CMUL), University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday inducted 38 radiographers. READ ALSO:Council inducts 21 nurses at Igbinedion varsity The induction was the 9th ceremony of the Radiography Department with 36…

World Health Day: Nigeria Pledges to Overcome Healthcare Challenges


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By Edward Samuel, Abuja Nigeria has joined the global community in observing World Health Day 2024, renewing its commitment to address pressing healthcare issues both nationally and internationally. Under the theme "My Health, My…

WHO Regional Director advocates disability rights, gender equity


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The Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has become an advocate of disability rights and gender equity within the continent’s health systems. READ ALSO:UN urges swifter action for…

4.5b people not covered by essential health services- WHO reveals


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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…

Plateau health agency develops 5-year strategic plan on health delivery


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Management of the Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), is holding a retreat to develop five years strategic plan to boost the agency’s efficiency and service delivery. READ ALSO:NMA arrests quack doctor in…

NGO urges parents to nurture positive behaviours in children


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The Project Coordinator, Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, Mrs Lilian Omoyemi-Mann has urged parents and guardians to promote positive behaviours among children. Omoyemi-Mann made the…