67 Million Children Missed Immunisation in Two Years Due to COVID-19: UNICEF Report
The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said some 67 million children globally missed out entirely or partially…
FG Confirms Deadly Diphtheria Outbreak
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly diphtheria in the federal territory,…
Kogi Takes Delivery of 21 Life-Support Ambulances
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has taken significant steps to enhance the healthcare delivery system in the state…
Beware of Contaminated Sprite – NAFDAC Warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned Nigerians about a possible contamination…
NMA Decries Shortage of Doctors in Kogi, Poor Welfare Package
The Kogi chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has decried the shortage of qualified medical doctors in…
Kogi Flags Off Of Malaria Chemoprevention Program
The Kogi State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Malaria Consortium, has launched the 2023 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention…
NMA Urges Kogi Govt to Fast Track Hazard Allowance Implementation
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kogi chapter, has appealed to the state government to ensure speedy implementation of…
‘Disease X’: NCDC Urges Nigeria to Prepare Well for Next Pandemic
Mr Adetifa said there was a need to develop libraries for rapid diagnostic, therapeutic and vaccine development in…
Spain Okays Menstrual Leave for Women, Passes Law
Spain becomes first European country to allow women go on menstrual leave.
Family Planning Doesn’t Cause Cancer: Expert
A reproductive health expert, Ijeoma Onuorah, says that the use of contraceptives for family planning does not cause…