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Diabetes: NGO sensitises, screens 200 people in Nasarawa community
By Linus Ogbu, Lafia
An NGO, Ahmed Bola Oduleye Charity (ABOC) Foundation, on Tuesday embarked on sensitisation and free diabetes screening for no fewer than 200 residents of!-->!-->!-->…
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Diphtheria outbreak: Médecins sans Frontières calls for strengthening, longer-term vaccination…
By Anthony Maliki, Abuja
Nigeria is currently experiencing an unprecedented diphtheria outbreak, with around 17.000 suspected cases and close to 600 deaths recorded.
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Open defecation: Bauchi Rep. donates 1, 000 Sato toilet pans to vulnerable households
One of the Sato toilet pans
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
In order to reduce the issue of open defecation among residents of Bauchi Federal Constituency in Bauchi State, over!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Parents, caregivers urged to make children available for polio vaccinations
Executive Chairman, Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Suleiman Bashir
By Joseph Adahnu, Yola
Following the ongoing polio vaccinations, the Adamawa!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Women reiterate support to UNICEF advocacy on immunization
By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
As dismal performance in the areas of immunization continue to paint bleak pictures in healthcare delivery in Sokoto Kebbi and Zamfara states,!-->!-->!-->…
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UNICEF tasks journalists to sensitize public on vaccine preventable diseases as North-West states…
By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
UNICEF statistics reveal that about 48million children in Nigeria have no access to any form of immunization in their lives with the North West!-->!-->!-->…
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Partnership building: Recipe for result-oriented services among health agencies – Executive…
BASPHCDA EC, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed (L) and Dr Mansur Dada, ES BASHCMA
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
The management of Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Governor Yahaya receives Pharmaceutical Society leadership, seeks strategic collaboration to…
By Akanji Alowoludo, Gombe
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN) has lauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, for his commitment to strengthening health system in Gombe!-->!-->!-->…
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Medical specialist applauds introduction of Electronic Medical Record in Nigerian hospitals
By Linus Ogbu, Lafia
The Prime E-Health, a Nigerian healthcare company Chief Executive Officer, Dr Are Abdulhafiz has applauded the introduction and positive impact of!-->!-->!-->…
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Governor Inuwa declares open 96th Annual Conference of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria in Gombe,…
Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya National President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Professor Cyril Usifor, left
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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HPV vaccination: Volunteer community mobilizers express satisfaction with response, commend UNICEF…
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
A group of community volunteers engaged for the effective mobilization for the success of the ongoing HPV vaccination campaign in Toro Local!-->!-->!-->…
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HPV vaccine: UNICEF commended for taking lead in implementation
Toro LG Caretaker Chairman, Comrade Tashan Durumi
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has been commended for taking the lead in the campaign!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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MSF’s efforts in Jigawa: Taking stock for a great leap forward
At the head of the table from left: Marie-Hortense Koudika, Medical Operational Cell Deputy Manager for Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Mali, Jigawa State Commissioner of Health, Dr.!-->…
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HPV vaccination: UNICEF, Nigeria Government target 43000 girls aged 9-14 in Toro LG as 13260 so far…
A school girl being vaccinated in Toro
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Not fewer than 43000 girls aged 9 - 14 are to be vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nasarawa receives continental recognition in fight against hepatitis
Nasarawa Governor Engineer Sule with the award plaque
By our reporter
The Nasarawa State Government has received an award of recognition for outstanding contribution to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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CSOs organize breast cancer awareness walk in Bauchi, provides free screening for 300 women
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Bauchi State known as Alheri YS and ALFO Foundations with support from BIK Foundation have!-->!-->!-->…
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