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Edo Upgrades Cold Chain Equipment To Boost Vaccine Storage, Immunisation
The Edo State Government has upgraded facilities at its Central Cold Store in Benin City to improve vaccine storage, distribution, and overall immunisation services across the state.
The upgrade, approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo, is said to be part of efforts to strengthen the state’s healthcare infrastructure ahead of the Measles-Rubella…
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FCTA To Establish Infectious Disease Hospital
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged to implement the Primary Health Care Under One Roof policy, create budget lines for core health programmes, and pass the FCT Health Insurance and the Private Health…
Nigeria Launches Vaccination Of 106 Million Children Against Measles, Rubella, Polio
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, launched Africa’s largest integrated immunization campaign in Abuja in a bid to end vaccine-preventable diseases threatening millions of children.
Mrs Tinubu inaugurated the National…
One In 5 Adults Still Addicted To Tobacco — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said a new global report showed that the number of tobacco users dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024.
It, however, said one in five adults worldwide are still addicted by tobacco,…
LAUTECH Nurses, Midwives Suspend Strike After Governor’s Intervention
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Friday suspended their industrial action.
In a statement jointly signed by the…
First Lady Launches Nationwide Menstrual Hygiene Packs Distribution
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commenced nationwide distribution of the 'Flow with Confidence Menstrual Hygiene packs'.
The First Lady described the initiative, launched in Gombe on Thursday, as a necessary menstrual health…
Kaduna Inaugurates Emergency Medical System
The Kaduna State Government has inaugurated a comprehensive emergency medical service, reaffirming its commitment to universal health coverage and ensuring timely care across both urban and rural communities.
Gov. Uba Sani, who…
Sokoto Suspends Primary Health Care Secretary
The Sokoto State Government has suspended the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Larai Aliyu Tambuwal.
The suspension, approved by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, was conveyed in a letter dated October…
Adamawa Flesh-Eating Disease Not Buruli Ulcer — FG
The federal government has said the strange flesh-eating disease responsible for seven deaths in Malabu, Adamawa State, is not Buruli ulcer as initially suspected by health authorities.
Dr Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National…
High Treatment Costs, Late Presentation Drive Lassa Fever Deaths To 166 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 166 people have died from Lassa fever between January and September 2025, indicating a case fatality rate higher than the previous year.
According to…