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 […]
MeCAM, partners sensitise Nigerians about malnutrition
The Media Centre Against child Malnutrition (MeCAM) is partnering with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and Scale-up Nutrition Business Network (SBN), to boost information sharing on nutrition in Nigeria.
Leprosy victims in Ebonyi decry stigmatisation by relatives, friends
Leprosy victims in Ebonyi have decried the increasing rate of stigmatisation they faced from friends and relatives, stressing that the development was affecting their re-integration into the society, after treatment.
Healthy living: YEDI targets 4,000 young people
To ensure young people stay away from risky behaviour while on holidays, the Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, YEDI is set for its 5th edition of the annual summer holiday camps tagged ‘Skillz Holiday Camps’ designed to educate youths on healthy habits and important life skills.
NAFDAC re-enforces surveillance, monitoring activities
With a donation of six Hilux vehicles by Dangote Group weekend, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC said it is improving monitoring and surveillance activities with a view to ensure that only safe products are in circulation in Nigeria.
Boska reaches out to traders in Kano
HUNDREDS of traders at the Wappa market in Kano weekend benefitted from the ongoing nationwide free medical services organised by Dexa Medica, makers of Boska, under its Pain Free Day initiative programme.
