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The Director of Health and Care at the Nigerian Red Cross on Mpox, Dr. Mannir Jega, has confirmed 108 cases of Mpox, spanning 27 states in the country to date. READ ALSO:African continent receives first monkey pox vaccines…

In line with the commitment to enhancing Nigeria's preparedness and response to epidemic-prone diseases and public health challenges, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC has…

The Nigerian Government has approved N12.9 billion for four key health agencies to enhance healthcare delivery in the country. The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA),…

The Nigerian government has listed steps to be taken to deal with the health challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance, which causes about 1.27 million deaths and is associated with additional 3.7 million deaths globally. READ…

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has restated its commitment to improving vaccination coverage. READ ALSO:Nigeria achieves 70% COVID-19 vaccination target – NPHCDA The Executive Director, Dr Muyi…

Georgetown University, with funding from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC), is set to launch the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery (PHEPRR) fellowship. This is a…

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa has advocated for increased domestic budgetary allocation to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats in the country. Dr. Adetifa…

The recently constituted House of Representatives Committee on HIV AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, says it is poised to hit the ground running to curb the spread of diseases in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon Amobi…

The World Health Organisation, (WHO) says it will support Nigeria with 92 million naira and also working with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to organize the 1st phase of vaccination campaign targeting children…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the immediate activation of the State Emergency Response Centre, following the renewed outbreak of Diphtheria disease in some parts of Osun State, in order to curb any further spread. He…