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UNICEF stresses commitment to zero dose of children in Nigeria, says no reason any woman to die…
Dr Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field, UNICEF Bauchi Field Office
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated that it will continue to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Alive & Thrive engages media, seeks promotion of MMS for Pregnant women in Bauchi
Group photograph of the participants
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Media practitioners in Bauchi State have been engaged by a health implementing organisation, Bill and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nutritionist urges public to adopt good eating habits for better health
Nutritionist Rabiatu Yusuf Jibril
By Mu'azu Muhammad Sani, Bauchi
A registered nutritionist, Rabiatu Yusuf Jibril, has emphasized the importance of proper nutrition in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Caffeinated, energy drinks leading causes of suicide in Nigeria – FUTH Lafia
By Muhammed Ogwu, Lafia
The Federal University Teaching Hospital, (FUTH), Lafia disclosed that the regular intake of caffeinated and energy drinks could lead to mental health!-->!-->!-->…
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Global Hand Washing Day 2024: WaterAid Nigeria wants system strengthen, build partnership to enhance…
A cross section of stakeholders at the meeting
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
WaterAid Nigeria has stressed that it will continue join forces with all relevant stakeholders,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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USAID-ICHSSA 4 project launches health insurance premium payments, cash transfers for vulnerable…
Presentation of cheque to the Government
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Integrated Child Health and Social!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Plateau health workers begin training on integrated management of acute malnutrition
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Health workers in Plateau State have begun a training on the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) in children Under-five .
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Katsina flags off disbursement of over N4b to 800,000 women to encourage routine immunization as…
By Mohammed Nuraddeen Yahaya, Katsina
Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has taken a monumental step towards improving healthcare in the state by flagging the!-->!-->!-->…
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Katsina invests N3.7b into healthcare, unveils sickle cell centre
By Mohammed Nuraddeen Yahaya, Katsina
As part of efforts to reposition the state's health sector, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has revealed that between!-->!-->!-->…
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Why pharmacy regulatory body sealed 581 pharmacies, medicine shops in Adamawa
By Joseph Adahnu, Yola
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 581 pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Adamawa for breach of operational laws and regulations.
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Fears of outbreaks grow in Maiduguri following severe flooding – MSF
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is highly concerned about the significant risk of malaria and waterborne diseases, including cholera, following the recent flooding that swallowed!-->…
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Cholera outbreak leaves eight dead, fifty affected in Adamawa
By Joseph Adahnu, Yola
Cholera outbreak has killed no fewer than eight persons while fifty are undergoing serious medical attention in Yola North Local Government Area of!-->!-->!-->…
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One out of every 4 children in Zamfara’s Shinkafi, Zurmi malnourished
One in every four children under the age of five is malnourished in the Shinkafi and Zurmi areas of Zamfara state, according to a mass screening conducted in June 2024 by Médecins!-->…
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Trachoma represents 4.2% of blindness, 0.8% visual impairment in Nigeria
Dr Joy Shuaibu, Country Director, Sight Nigeria
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
According to the findings of the National Blindness and Low Vision Survey (2005-2007), trachoma!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Alive, Thrive to create demand for Multiple Micronutrient Supplement in Bauchi
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Bauchi State Commissioner of Health Dr Adamu Sambo (middle) leading other officials including Emma Asimobi of Alive&Thrive Fhi360 to launch the!-->!-->!-->…
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UNICEF expresses concern over low intake of iron, folic acid supplement by pregnant women in Bauchi
UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Philomena Irene
By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over low intake of iron and folic acid!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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