public health

Entire College Unites in Exciting Health Challenge to Combat Malaria!
The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT) in Ibadan has successfully registered all its students for the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), a...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT) in Ibadan has successfully registered all its students for the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), a program aimed at increasing malaria awareness and empowering youth to become health advocates. Organized by CEOAFRICA and backed by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, the competition emphasizes malaria prevention, education, advocacy, and...

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US CDC Warns: Limited Diagnostic Tools Fuel Misdiagnosis of Acute Fever in Nigeria
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has expressed significant concern over Nigeria’s limited laboratory diagnostic capabilities, which are contributing to...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has expressed significant concern over Nigeria’s limited laboratory diagnostic capabilities, which are contributing to frequent misdiagnoses and underreporting of Acute Febrile Illnesses (AFIs). This diagnostic shortfall often leads to inappropriate treatments and suboptimal health outcomes for patients. This issue was highlighted during a media...

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Bayelsa Residents Celebrate Life-Changing Impact of Rotary’s Zero Malaria Project
More than 1,500 individuals across 15 communities in Bayelsa State have gained from the recently inaugurated Zero Malaria Initiative spearheaded by the Rotary Club of...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

More than 1,500 individuals across 15 communities in Bayelsa State have gained from the recently inaugurated Zero Malaria Initiative spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Maple Grove, based in the United States. This year-long campaign, organized by the Minnesota-based Rotary Club of Maple Grove in partnership with the Rotary Club of Yenagoa Towers and the...

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RenewHER Launches Ambitious Campaign to Transform Women’s Health for 100 Million Nigerians
The federal government has introduced an ambitious nationwide plan to revolutionize women’s health, spearheaded by Dr. Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The federal government has introduced an ambitious nationwide plan to revolutionize women’s health, spearheaded by Dr. Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health. This strategy is designed to promote gender equality through a combination of data analytics, cutting-edge technology, and sound financial management. Named RenewHER (Renew Health Equity and Reform),...

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Ministry and Stakeholders Unite to Combat Harmful Environmental Substances
In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in refrigeration, air conditioning, foam production, aerosols, and fire safety industries. Speaking in Abuja during the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the...

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NAFDAC Seizes Counterfeit Malaria Drugs Worth N1.2 Billion in Lagos, Protecting Public Health
In a decisive move to curb the circulation of counterfeit, adulterated, and expired medications nationwide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

In a decisive move to curb the circulation of counterfeit, adulterated, and expired medications nationwide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated fake malaria drugs valued at N1.2 billion. Martin Dotun, the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, expressed deep concern to reporters about the persistent challenge posed by dishonest...

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Sanwo-Olu and Pate Unite to Declare Zero Tolerance on Malaria: A Bold Step Towards Eradication
Both the federal government and Lagos State have jointly affirmed a strict stance against malaria, committing to a zero-tolerance policy toward the disease. This commitment...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Both the federal government and Lagos State have jointly affirmed a strict stance against malaria, committing to a zero-tolerance policy toward the disease. This commitment was announced during the mid-term evaluation of the Impact Project, which outlines the strategic plan for malaria eradication within Lagos State. During the event, Health Minister Professor Muhammad Ali Pate...

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Shocking Reality: 31% of Nigerian Women Endure Sexual and Physical Violence, Reveals Minister
According to Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, nearly one-third (31%) of Nigerian women aged between 15 and 49 have...

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Lifestyle
2 months ago2 months ago

According to Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, nearly one-third (31%) of Nigerian women aged between 15 and 49 have endured physical violence, while more than 28% have been victims of sexual violence at least once in their lives. These figures reveal a harsh truth about the ongoing challenges Nigeria...

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Federal Gov’t Advocates Nutrition Budget Tagging For Transparent Healthcare Delivery
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at...

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Politics Today
3 months ago3 months ago

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Training of Trainers workshop on Nutrition Budget Tagging in Abuja, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro,...

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Jigawa dedicates 1% of annual budget to nutrition for 2026, subsequent years
Mr Naruwa stated that if the move is achieved, it would be a game-changer in the fight against malnutrition The post Jigawa dedicates 1% of...

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3 months ago3 months ago

Mr Naruwa stated that if the move is achieved, it would be a game-changer in the fight against malnutrition The post Jigawa dedicates 1% of annual budget to nutrition for 2026, subsequent years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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