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11 Sep
Asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 262 million cases were recorded in 2019, with nearly half a million deaths reported annually. While asthma cannot be completely cured, it can be effectively managed with the right treatment, allowing people with…
9 Sep
At the end of each workday, an evaluative question should be, were you safe today or just lucky?It is no news that manyworkers have been injured or disabled because of work-related accidents while others have contracted diseases or lost their lives at work.
7 Sep
Nigeria’s fight to eradicate polio has been threatened following the re-emergence of the poliovirus type 2 variant. This was disclosed in a meeting in Abuja. It was attended by authorities, global partners, and northern traditional leaders to strengthen efforts against the disease, particularly in under-immunized areas. Nigeria eradicated wild polio in 2020, but between January…
7 Sep
A recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks Nigeria as the country with the second highest number of maternal, neonatal and child deaths worldwide. The report shows Nigeria trailing India as the two leading nations
30 Aug
World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partners in the health sector have expressed concerns that inequitable access to vaccines and high-performance screening tools is hampering efforts to reduce the growing burden of cervical cancer
29 Aug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria is the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines, aimed at combating the spread of
29 Aug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts a 10 million shortage of health workers by 2030, mainly in low income countries like Nigeria. According to latest figures from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
28 Aug
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Nigeria is the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines, aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus. READ ALSO:WHO releases global strategic preparedness, response plan for Mpox WHO in a statement stated that Nigeria received 10,000 doses of…
28 Aug
United States of America has donated 10,000 doses of Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria, a vaccine approved by Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of smallpox and mpox in adults aged 18 years and older, who are at risk of the infection.
27 Aug
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a draft Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for Mpox, covering the six-month period from September 2024 to February 2025. The response plan, which stresses surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures, and community empowerment to respond to this global emergency, provides a framework for public health…
27 Aug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a $135 million funding plan to support countries affected by the Monkeypox (MPOX) outbreak, including Nigeria. WHO, in a statement on Monday, said the funding is part of a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan aimed at stopping human-to-human transmission of the virus through coordinated global, regional, and…
27 Aug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday unveiled a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP)to tackle human-to-human transmission of mpox. READ ALSO: WHO says mpox outbreaks ‘can be stopped’ This is contained in a statement issued by the world health body. The plan which will run from September 2024 to February 2025, requires 135…
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A shipment of 11,200 doses of Mpox vaccine, donated by the United States of America and facilitated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is set to arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, today. This delivery follows agreements signed in November by Gavi to facilitate the donation of 305,000 doses of Mpox vaccine to support global and continental response…
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Three policemen and a female suspect were on Friday killed in an accident that occurred in Ore, Odigbo Local Council Area of Ondo State. With the identities of the victims yet to be known as of press time, the police officers, who were part of the monitoring unit of the police command in the state,…
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A 52-year-old man, Solomon Ajiboye, on Friday, appeared before an Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos, for allegedly obtaining the sum of N310,000
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Doris Ogah has been crowned Miss Nigeria, beating 33 others to the crown. The 45th Miss Nigeria Coronation was a dazzling celebration of cultural heritage and the power of community. Held at the prestigious Royal Box, Victoria Island, Lagos, it brought together dignitaries, sponsors, and supporters to honor the remarkable young women competing for the…
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The Oyo State Police Command said it has commenced investigations into the stampede that left no fewer than 35 children dead at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun in Ibadan on Wednesday,. The spokesman of the Oyo State Police Command, Adewale Osefiso, disclosed this on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has trained selected commanders and officers of the agency in Advance Passenger Information
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The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, over the loss of lives in a stampede at a funfair event in Ibadan on Wednesday. In a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described the incident which led to the death of about 30 kids as…
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The Navy Board on Thursday, December 19, 2024 approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigerian Navy. Former spokesman of the navy, Commodore Suleiman Dahun has been elevate to Rear Admiral rank (2-Star General). A breakdown of the promotions released showed that 24 Commodores were promoted to…
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has presented N540 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the state Assembly. AbdulRazaq said the budget stands on projected oil prices of $75 per barrel, daily oil production of 2.06 million barrels, and 6.4 per cent GDP growth. The funding windows, according to him are FAAC receipts,…
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The Niger State Government has reiterated that improving nutrition and health is a collaborative effort involving the government, families, and communities. The Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakuba Garba made the observation during the official flag-off of the second round of the November/December 2024 Optimized Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) at the Primary Health Care…