Residents of Rano Local Government Area of Kano State have been urged to ensure that pregnant women and eligible children regularly visit health facilities for routine immunization to protect them …
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Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the case fatality rate rising to 25 per cent. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) Lassa …
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Kano Information Ministry Pledges Massive Awareness Campaign on Free Azithromycin for Children
The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs has pledged to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Health and development partners to create widespread awareness about the provision of …
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Kano Inaugurates High-powered Committee to Probe Alleged Diversion of RUTF Consignment
Kano State Government has inaugurated a high-powered committee to investigate the alleged diversion, theft, and unauthorized sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for the treatment of malnourished children across …
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Plateau Confirms 11 Cholera Cases, Five Deaths as Government Intensifies Response
Plateau State has recorded 11 confirmed cases of cholera and five deaths, prompting authorities to intensify emergency response measures to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of the disease. …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 …
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Kebbi State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Nasir Idris, has approved the extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in the State Civil Service. Under the …
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Sokoto, UNICEF Sensitize Residents, Distributes Sanitary Kits
Sokoto State Government, in partnership with UNICEF and other development partners, has intensified efforts to promote menstrual hygiene awareness and improve access to sanitary materials for girls and women across …
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG) to start implementing a national framework for the protection of healthcare workers, following …
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Kano HMB Sets Up High-Powered Supervisory Teams to Strengthen Healthcare Service Delivery
As part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services across Kano State, the Kano State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) has appointed two high-powered supervisory teams to oversee regular monitoring, evaluation, …