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Protect vulnerable children living with adult carriers of TB – Experts caution
Journalists at the workshop
By Akpan David, Calabar
Experts have said that children who are living with adults that are affected with Tuberculosis (TB), are at risk of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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University of Calabar study produces blueprint to assist govt improve quality healthcare
By Akpan David, Calabar
The Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS), Directorate of Research, University of Calabar has concluded their findings meant to assist!-->!-->!-->…
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1000 healthcare workers administer deworming tablets in Cross River schools
Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk
By Akpan David, Calabar
No fewer than 1000 healthcare workers are visiting 2000 schools in 2000 communities across 14!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Bogoro LG chair laments low childbirth, wants women to give birth to more children
Bogoro Local Government Area chairman, Hon Markus Bitrus Lusa immunizes a kid
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
The Caretaker Chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Cross River plans to boost primary healthcare services
By Akpan David, Calabar
Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk has announced plans to further boost primary healthcare services in the state.
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CS-SUNN laments menace of malnutrition in children despite efforts
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Despite the achievements recorded in the fight against malnutrition, it has remained a concern to public health and threat to child survival,!-->!-->!-->…
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Cross River Government accuses non-nationals of perpetuating quackery, stops trado-medical fair
Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe
By Akpan David, Calabar
Cross River State Government has stopped a traditional medical trade fair and outreach at!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Somalia: MSF helps address protracted humanitarian crisis in Baidoa
Maternity in-patient ward (unit) of Bay Regional Hospital in Baidoa, Somalia. In 2023, MSF teams supported the safe deliveries of 2,389 babies in the hospital.
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Pig kidney transplant patient leaves hospital
Rick Slayman (seated) pictured with his partner and team of doctors.
The first man to receive a genetically modified kidney transplant from a pig has been discharged from!-->!-->!-->…
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Medical, dental council of Nigeria inducts pioneer set of 25 Tafawa Balewa varsity Bauchi medical…
The inductees taking the oath
By Akanji Alowolodu , Bauchi
Twenty-five pioneer medical graduates of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi have been inducted!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Sad as over 5m people in dire need of potable water, others in northeast
Students of Nigerian Airforce School Maiduguri and their teachers in a group photograph during an event to celebrate 2024 World Water Day.
By Ladi Jossy, Maiduguri
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Anaemia: Multiple micro-nutrient supplements provide hope for pregnant women
By Linus Ogbu
Anaemia among pregnant women remains a serious public health concern in Nigeria as nutrition experts estimate that several millions of pregnant women are!-->!-->!-->…
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1.4m out of 10m globally die yearly of tuberculosis – Bauchi health commissioner
Bauchi State team for 2024 TB commemoration
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Tuberculosis (TB) kills 1.4 million people yearly globally while about 10 million others are sicken!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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UNICEF procures 3,645 cartons of small quantity lipid based supplement worth N337m for Gombe
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has procured 3,645 cartons of small quantity lipid based supplement worth the sum of N337,193,748.60 for!-->!-->!-->…
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UNICEF hands over medical supplies worth over $290,000 to Yobe
The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) has donated medical supplies to Yobe State Government over recent outbreaks of menigistis in the state.
The UNICEF Health Manager,!-->!-->!-->…
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Adamawa health commissioner calls for calm over outbreak of Lassa fever
By Joseph Adahnu, Yola
Adamawa State Commissioner of Health, Chief Felix Tangwami has expressed government commitment to checkmate the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.
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