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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…

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 Katsina state government says it has vaccinated no fewer than 1,876,781 children during its recent measles vaccination exercise across the state, resulting in a 103 per cent coverage. Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya, the Executive Secretary of…

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, as well as religious organisations, to launch extensive awareness campaigns to address discrimination against Persons with Disabilities…

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare,  Kachollom Daju  has assured that Federal Government is committed to building a resilient and inclusive healthcare system in Nigeria in line with President Bola…