Health

Lassa fever death toll rises to 172 across 21 states — NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 172 deaths from Lassa fever across 21 states, representing…

1 month ago

Reps to probe utilizations of $8.8bn grants for HIV, TB, malaria control

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate how Nigeria utilised over $8.8 billion in grants received between 2021 and…

2 months ago

NMA hails Uba Sani for transforming Kaduna health sector

The Kaduna State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as…

2 months ago

Kaduna to vaccinate 4.2m children against measles, rubella

The Kaduna State Government has launched an integrated measles and rubella vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing more than 4.2 million…

2 months ago

Kwara govt cries out over doctors shortage amid ‘japa’ syndrome

The Kwara State Government has expressed concern over the shortage of medical doctors across its health facilities, blaming the situation…

2 months ago

Nigeria’s fertility rate drops to 4.8 children per woman — NDHS

Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a…

2 months ago

Reps seek ban on hazardous pesticides, push revival of idle industries

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to stop the use of hazardous pesticides…

2 months ago

Reps to investigate oil firms over breach of local content, PIA, tax laws

The House of Representatives has launched a probe into alleged violations of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development…

2 months ago

Uba Sani sets global standards with Kaduna mental health model

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has set a new benchmark in public health reform with the establishment of the…

2 months ago

NPHCDA, Kaduna govt partner to curb maternal mortality

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced plans to collaborate with the Kaduna State Government to strengthen…

2 months ago

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