public health

NAFDAC Calls on Nigerians to Act Now: Report Drug Side Effects Immediately for Safer Health!
From the moment a tablet starts to dissolve on your tongue to the quiet interval after receiving an injection, every medication embarks on a complex...

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Politics Today
3 months ago3 months ago

From the moment a tablet starts to dissolve on your tongue to the quiet interval after receiving an injection, every medication embarks on a complex journey inside the body-sometimes leading to unexpected reactions. In a renewed push to improve drug safety, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) urges all citizens...

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Join CAN’s Nationwide Drive to Protect Communities: Support the Measles and Rubella Vaccination Campaign!
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches, families, and communities nationwide to actively support the federal government’s current measles-rubella immunization drive. Archbishop Daniel...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged churches, families, and communities nationwide to actively support the federal government’s current measles-rubella immunization drive. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN’s president, praised the campaign as a courageous and impactful initiative aimed at shielding Nigerian children from diseases that can be prevented through vaccination. Speaking at the launch event...

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Experts Urge Immediate Action to Confront Global Health Crises
Experts specializing in biosafety and biosecurity in Nigeria have called for a unified approach involving shared accountability, early detection, swift intervention, and collaboration across multiple...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

Experts specializing in biosafety and biosecurity in Nigeria have called for a unified approach involving shared accountability, early detection, swift intervention, and collaboration across multiple sectors to effectively address global health challenges. They emphasized that safeguarding global health security hinges on joint efforts to anticipate, identify, and manage public health risks. These insights were shared...

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Yobe SPHCB and UNICEF Collaborate with Media Practitioners to Boost Awareness on Integrated Measles, Rubella, Polio, and More Campaign
In preparation for the upcoming integrated health campaign targeting measles, rubella, polio, malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the Yobe State Primary...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

In preparation for the upcoming integrated health campaign targeting measles, rubella, polio, malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board, in collaboration with UNICEF, has actively engaged media professionals across the state. This campaign is slated to take place from October 18 to October 23. The media engagement...

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Kano Boosts Hypertension Care Access with Expansion to 208 Primary Health Centers
The Kano State Government has significantly enhanced its hypertension care services, now available in 208 Primary Health Care (PHC) centers throughout all 44 local government...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

The Kano State Government has significantly enhanced its hypertension care services, now available in 208 Primary Health Care (PHC) centers throughout all 44 local government areas. Nabilusi Kofar-Naisa, spokesperson for the Kano State Ministry of Health, announced that this expansion, driven by Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration, builds upon the achievements of the National Hypertension Control...

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UNICEF Launches Massive Measles and Rubella Vaccination Drive to Protect 1.4 Million Children in Nasarawa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to vaccinate at least 1,372,251 children aged between nine months and 14 years against measles and...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to vaccinate at least 1,372,251 children aged between nine months and 14 years against measles and rubella in Nasarawa State. Dr. Luqman Ahmed, the head of UNICEF’s Kaduna Field Office, shared this information during a Media Dialogue, Orientation, and Mobilisation event for the Integrated Measles-Rubella Polio...

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Boy’s Brigade Brings Free Medical Care to Over 500 Residents in Kaduna
In a demonstration of its commitment to social responsibility, the Boy’s Brigade Nigeria, Kudansa Battalion Council, recently provided complimentary healthcare services to over 500 individuals...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

In a demonstration of its commitment to social responsibility, the Boy’s Brigade Nigeria, Kudansa Battalion Council, recently provided complimentary healthcare services to over 500 individuals residing in the Kudensa community within Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The outreach program catered to a diverse group of recipients, including men, women, and children, offering comprehensive medical...

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Navigating COVID Shots Without CDC Guidelines: Why Getting Vaccinated Still Feels Confusing
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International News
4 months ago4 months ago

health center” class=”img” fetchpriority=”high” /> Many individuals have found it challenging to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine recently, with confusion persisting due to the CDC’s pending guidance on vaccine administration. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images toggle caption Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Remy Sweeney-Garrett is eager to have her daughters vaccinated against COVID-19, yet she has encountered significant obstacles in...

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Governor Yahaya Boosts Health Sector by Approving Federal-Level Salaries for Gombe Health Workers
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has officially approved a new salary framework for all health sector employees, aligning their pay with the federal...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has officially approved a new salary framework for all health sector employees, aligning their pay with the federal government’s scale. This groundbreaking move is set to enhance motivation and elevate the quality of healthcare services throughout the state. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the inaugural...

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Nigeria@65: FCTA Launches Two Groundbreaking Health Initiatives to Transform Healthcare
In celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled two significant health initiatives: the complimentary distribution of Mother-Baby Kits...

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Politics Today
4 months ago4 months ago

In celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled two significant health initiatives: the complimentary distribution of Mother-Baby Kits and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project. The

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