70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists
By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a request by the DRC government to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, […]
US commits $4.3b to tackle HIV in Nigeria
The US government support for HIV/AIDS programmes in Nigeria totalled $4.3 billion between 2014 and 2016 with more than 700,000 patients treated in 2016 alone.
Journalists tasked on developmental health promotion
MEDIA practitioners have been urged to enshrine development journalism in their day to day activities as part of their role to society.
Oyo, Healthcare Communications sign MoU
A MEMORANDUM of Understanding between the Oyo State government and Healthcare Communications, a leading health development and consultancy firm in Nigeria has been signed for strategic promotion and development of health care delivery. The Founder & Chief Executive, Healthcare Group, Dr. Bola Olaosebikan, (OON) described the partnership as part of the committment to transform health care delivery in the state.
AXA Mansard races against cancer
AXA Mansard joined over 200 organisations to race against cancer at the Nigerian Stock Exchange organised Corporate Challenge tagged “e-Race Cancer 2.0” at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, recently.
5% of Nigerians defecate openly – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 25 per cent out of 46 million Nigerians defecate, while 33 million of these people are in the rural areas
