The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), has announced plans to introduce the Measles-Rubella Vaccine (MRV), into Nigeria’s immunisation as part of what it tagged “Mother...
The Federal Government (FG) has secured a price reduction of the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, from 28,000 dollars to just 40 dollars per person.
Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed chairmen of the 27 local government areas to intensify awareness campaigns on Routine Immunisation and measles prevention.
A report published by the Lancet, a medical journal, projects that by 2050, about 30.5 million people will be newly diagnosed with cancer each year, representing...
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to officially designate community pharmacies across the country as Primary Health Care...
Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), has called for the urgent activation and implementation of the Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT) funds as provided for under Section A150 of the...
Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has sought the support of traditional institution, religious bodies and community leaders in the fight against to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Tuesday warned that drug abuse among young people remains one of the greatest...
The Gates Foundation has pledged $912 million over the next three years to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Nigeria has renewed its commitment to ending Polio and strengthening routine immunisation as global leaders gather for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).