Red Cross urges Yobe communities to embrace handwashing
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Yobe branch, has urged communities to embrace regular handwashing as a critical step in…
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Experts warn against self-medication for eye Problems, urges regular check-ups
Medical experts have cautioned against self-medication for eye problems, emphasising the importance of regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss….
Commissioner mobilises LG chairmen, community leaders for measles,rubella immunisation
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftency Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi-Adare, has urged local government chairmen to mobilise communies for the…
NDLEA destroys 8,000kgs of illicit drugs in Yobe
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday carried out the public destruction of 8,166.95 kilogrammes of illicit substances…
Maternal, child health: Seyi Tinubu donates drug bank to National Hospital Abuja
The Seyi Tinubu Drug Bank Initiative has been inaugurated at the National Hospital, Abuja, aiming to reduce maternal and child…
NPHCDA takes immunisation campaign to churches, mosques, markets
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has intensified its immunisation campaigns to churches, mosques, and markets. NPHCDA said…
Enugu Govt. inaugurates 30-man committee to reduce maternal, newborn deaths
The Enugu State Government has inaugurated 30-man task-force team to eliminate maternal and infant mortality in the state through the…
NCDC launches language hackathon on antimicrobial resistance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched a pioneering initiative to translate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) messages…
Women Doctors offer free medical services to 2,000 Nasarawa residents
Women doctor under the aegis of Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) on Thursday, offered free medical services to no…
Mpox, cholera cases rise in parts of Africa — Africa CDC
Dr Ngashi Ngongo, the Chief of Staff, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has expressed concern over…