FG activates task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano
…Deploys 500,000 vaccine doses, expands treatment centres By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated an emergency multi-agency task force to contain a diphtheria outbreak affecting children in parts of Katsina and Kano states. As part of the immediate response, the government has deployed 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines to the two […]
LSACA, NIMR screen NURTW members for HIV
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has commenced HIV prevalence study among the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State.
Nigerian Breweries donates clinic, medical equipment to NIS
The Nigerian Breweries Plc, has donated a clinic, medical equipment and 100KVA generating set to Nigeria Immigration Service, Ikoyi, Lagos State.
UNICEF worries over poor development of Nigerian children
A global UNICEF report, launched in Abuja yesterday, shows that Nigeria is putting its children at risk of under-development, both physically and mentally, because critical national policies are not providing an adequate foundation for their growth.
Lack of funding frustrating effort to discover cancer cure — HUSSAINI
A Professor of Pharmacology and Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Professor Isa Marte Hussaini has called on the Federal Government to reappraise its attitude towards research funding as it is the only way to achieve success in new discoveries for cancer cure.
Avon HMO introduces new health plans
In a bid to deepen healthcare penetra-tion across the customer divide, Avon HMO, Nigeria’s leading Health Maintenance Company that recently introduced new health plans to leverage technology and drive affordable and quality healthcare in Nigeria.
