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World Hepatitis Day: 23,000 persons test positive to Hepatitis in Nasarawa
By Linus Ogbu, Lafia
No fewer than 23,224 persons have tested positive to hepatitis B and C viruses in Nasarawa State.
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Bauchi primary healthcare agency ready to roll out HPV vaccine, holds orientation for journalists
By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed has said that the state has!-->!-->!-->…
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Antrax: Kebbi residents warned to avoid contact with sick animals
By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Ministry of Animal Health, Husbandry and Fisheries has advised residents of the state to be cautious and adopt precautionary!-->!-->!-->…
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Diphtheria: Bauchi confirms 2 deaths, outbreak in 6 local government areas
By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
Two people of have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of Diphtheria in six local government areas of Bauchi State.
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Nigerian Medical Association in Kwara offers free medical care, drugs to Police
By Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara Chapter has offered free medical care and free drugs to officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force!-->!-->!-->…
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Indicate new warning signs or be sanctioned, group tells tobacco firms
By Abigael Joshua
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has warned tobacco companies in the country that it would push for their sanction if they fail to indicate the new!-->!-->!-->…
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Kwara commences Poliomyelitis vaccination of children in Lafiagi
By Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin
The Kwara Government has commenced administration of 2023 July, Oral Polio vaccines for children in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara.
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Bauchi, partners distribute 4m treated nets to residents to prevent malaria in pregnancy, U-5…
By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
No fewer than 4 million treated nets representing 95% were distributed in Bauchi state through the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS,!-->!-->!-->…
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UNICEF equipping journalists on effective reporting first 1000 days of child’s life
Section of participants at the workshop
By Akanji Alowoludo, Gombe
The first 1,000 days refers to a child's life from the moment they are conceived until they reach 24!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Foundation embarked on free medical outreach in southern Kaduna in memory of late Deputy Governor…
By Ahmed G. Usman, Kafanchan
Concerned about the rate of sickness bedeviling the people and prevailing economic hardships that makes it difficult to afford medication at!-->!-->!-->…
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First 1,000 days of child’s life: Journalists committed to enhanced advocacy to promote…
By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
In a determination to ensure that the First 1,000 days of life of a child was enhanced, journalists especially Health Reporters have made a pledge!-->!-->!-->…
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2.2m eligible children targeted for seasonal malaria chemo in Bauchi
By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
About 2.2m eligible children aged between 3-59 months in Bauchi State are targeted for the 2023 rounds of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) for!-->!-->!-->…
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World Population Day: Bauchi government called to purchase family planning commodities to meet…
Advocating for childbirth control for effective population in Bauchi
BY Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
Bauchi State Government has been called upon to as a matter of urgency !-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed commended for improving health sector
Aliyu Babayo Gamawa, Acting Commissioner of Health and Permanent Secretary
By Akanji Alowoludo, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has been commended for!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Gombe Governor, Yahaya inaugurates Jennifer Etuh Medical Center, restates government commitment to…
Gombe Governor, Inuwa Yahaya speaks at the inauguration
By Akanji Alowoludo, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, says one of the policy thrust of his!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Bauchi Govt ready to provide effective health care delivery services to the people -Deputy Gov.
-as he interacts with officials of the FG health agency
By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Mohammed Auwal Jatau reiterated the readiness of the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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