Ebola: No gathering restrictions advised for Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Wednesday, said it had not advised the Federal Government to restrict public gatherings following the Ebola case recorded in the country.
Stakeholders advocate more awareness on HIV prevention
With latest reports showing that adolescents are most vulnerable to the HIV epidemic, the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged Nigerian government to go the extra mile to create awareness on the prevention of HIV/AIDS digitally as well as provide free access to medical services to young Nigerians.
Nigeria enhances maternal, child survival through family planning— Dr Mojisola Odeku, Prog Director, NURHI
During the 60th National Conference onHealth, NCH, Project Director, Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI), Dr Mojisola Odeku, speaks about the essence of The Challenge Initiative, TCI.
Coalition unites to achieve SDG targets for reproductive, maternal, child health
Over the last two decades, the coverage of key Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health, RMNCAH, interventions has stagnated at low levels, despite significant investments in the health system in Nigeria.
Yobe performs free VVF surgeries to 150 women
The Yobe State Government has performed free surgeries on 150 women suffering from Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) at the newly established treatment centre in Damaturu, the state capital.
Treat gunshot wounds first, ask questions later — Buhari
The signing, last week, of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017, by President Muhammadu Buhari, is unarguably one of the most significant developments of 2017 in the Nigerian health sector.
