Cervical Cancer: NPHCDA targets over 288,000 girls for HPV vaccine in Kogi
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) targets more than 288,000 girls for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
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FG donates drugs to Hajj Commission
Federal Government has donated essential drugs to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to serve as a vital resource for Nigerian pilgrims, offering them timely and essential medical assistance during this year’s
Germany, Nigeria trade relations hit €3b, says envoy
German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Gunther, has said trade relations between Nigeria and Germany stands at about three billion euros. Gunther, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency
GAVI Alliance initiates $1b programme to boost vaccine production in Africa
GAVI Alliance has initiated a $1 billion programme for African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) to boost its production in Africa. AVMA is a financial instrument that addresses inequality in access to vaccines,
GAVI Alliance initiates $1b programme to boost vaccine production in Africa
GAVI Alliance has initiated a $1 billion programme for African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) to boost its production in Africa. AVMA is a financial instrument that addresses inequality in access to vaccines,
Federal Govt’s second HPV vaccination begins MayÂ
Federal Government will roll out the second phase of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in May this year to cover the remaining 21 states and ensure that eligible girls in the country are
NPHCDA outlines strategies to improve healthcare service delivery
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has unveiled plans to reinvigorate primary health facilities to enhance access to quality service delivery in the country by 2024.
Abia wins Gold Badge Award on primary healthcareÂ
Abia State has been declared the winner of the 2022 Gold Badge Award by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) under its Primary Healthcare Under One Roof programme, (PHCUOR).
Boosting maternal health through private sector integration
Recent figures indicate that Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate remains a significant public health concern and is one of the highest in the world at 512 deaths per 100,000 live births.
189,310 children in South-West lack access to routine immunisation, says NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said 189,310 children in the South-West geopolitical zone lacked access to routine immunisation from January to June 2023.
Only 1.8 percent Primary Healthcare facilities have required Skilled Birth Attendants says FG
Only 463 representing 1.8 percent out of 25,843 Primary Health Care Facilities in the country have the minimum number of required Skilled Birth Attendants (SBA) which is 4 per facility.