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The wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, stated that she is hopeful that the expected delivery of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the state will bring to an end the era of the dangerous disease.…

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the WHO African Region is committed to advancing the campaign's with three key messages: be informed, get screened, and get vaccinated. READ ALSO:BSUTH to commence cervical cancer…

The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has been honoured with the Africa’s Medical Products Regulation Award 2023. READ ALSO:NAFDAC To Eradicate Unbranded Cereals…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says the Federal Government will disburse N50 billion to Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) in the first quarter of 2024. READ ALSO:World Bank Disburses…

In a significant move to address the pressing issue of neonatal mortality, the Nigerian government has unveiled a series of initiatives during a commemorative event on World Prematurity Day (WPD). READ ALSO:World Patient Safety Day: WHO…

The New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) has advocated for the introduction of Dapivirine Vaginal ring (DPV-VR) in Nigeria as one of the preventive choices against Human papilloma virus (HIV) for women. The group echoed…

TY Danjuma Foundation (TYDF), owned by Gen. TY Danjuma (Rtd), onetime Defence Minister, on Tuesday, inaugurated a multi million Naira Goodwill Medical Centre (GMC) in Enugu State community to help the rural poor. The centre which is located…

A medical expert, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh, has revealed that pneumonia, malaria and diarrhea are the leading causes of death among children under five years. She said that in a paper presentation at an event to mark 2023 World Pneumonia Day in…

The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated two policy documents and a National Mental Health Technical Working Group to reduce prevalence of suicide and mental health conditions in the country. Prof. Ali Pate, the Minister of Health…

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, on Wednesday restated that the Federal Government is committed to eradicate Noma disease affecting children from two to five years. He stated this at the commemoration of the 2023…