The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has revealed that 65 percent of human diseases in Nigeria are linked to livestock. The National President of the NVMA, Dr Moses Arokoya, made …
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UNICEF Raises Alarm As Vaccine Rejection Threatens Polio-Free Gains in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara
Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern over the rejection of the polio vaccine by about 3,000 households across Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara …
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Muhammed Garba The wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Amina Umar Namadi, has led a breast cancer awareness walk in Dutse, calling on women across the state to prioritize regular …
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A high-Level Health Media Dialogue has convened key representatives from the Federal and State Governments, along with media executives across the country, to strengthen collaboration and sustain advocacy for improved …
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The Jigawa State Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery, particularly for rural communities and vulnerable residents across the state. The program, known as the Jigawa …
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Kano State Government has organized a special enlightenment program for pregnant women to promote the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life without the …
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Musa Na-Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating polio after successfully immunizing more than 1.5 million children in its latest vaccination exercise, surpassing the initial target …
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Kano State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has launched a Mass Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign to combat the deadly virus in the state. The Governor of …
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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 498 medicine premises across Lagos State for various regulatory breaches, including operating illegal pharmacies, unauthorised sale of controlled drugs, and failure to renew …
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The Federal Government has unveiled the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Guideline 2.0, a revised framework aimed at improving coordination, accountability, and healthcare delivery across Nigeria. Speaking at the …