Category: Health

Babatunji Wusu – Over 754,000 girls aged 9 to 14 in Kaduna have been vaccinated against HPV as part of the campaign, targeting cervical cancer prevention. The initiative also addresses…

Babatunji Wusu – Governor Alex Otti inaugurated the Abia State Council on Nutrition to oversee the implementation and sustainability of the Federal Government’s Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative in Abia State.…

Babatunji Wusu – Nigeria is not at immediate risk of food shortages if farmers adopt improved, climate-resilient, and pest-resistant seeds such as TELA Maize. TELA Maize is genetically engineered to…

By peterside Rejoice The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has sanctioned a total of 49 healthcare facilities (HCFs) and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) in 2024 for violating its operational…

Babatunji Wusu – Kwara State targets over one million children under 5 for immunisation between 26 and 29 April 2025. The “Immunisation Plus Days” campaign aims to protect children against…

|By Adejumo Adekunle –   -Kano ranks highest in maternal mortality among priority LGAs -Gov. Yusuf introduces free maternity services, newborn kits, and CS procedures -Health ministry pushes for better…

|By Adejumo Adekunle –   Emergency Response Teams Activated to Curb Spread Government Urges Hygiene and Prompt Reporting of Cases Residents Advised on Safe Water and Sanitation Practices   The…

|By Adejumo Adekunle –   New Respiratory Virus Spurs Global Attention HMPV Cases Rise Sharply in Northern China Nigeria Boosts Measures Against Potential Spread   The Federal Government announced on…

Babatunji Wusu –   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has placed 61,384 people living with HIV/AIDS on treatment, surpassing the projected number by 223%. Of those on treatment, 1,048 are…

Babatunji Wusu – Social innovation is essential for solving Nigeria’s healthcare challenges, with community involvement being a key driver. Effective healthcare solutions must be based on the specific needs of…