The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle-Salako has called on states and stakeholders to increase efforts in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) among children.
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The Executive Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), Mrs Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has called for a 0.5 per cent increase in national tax funding to prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria.
SightSavers Nigeria, an International NGO, has urged the government and other stakeholders to prioritise inclusion and investment in initiatives that empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 2024 Womanity Index report has revealed that Lagos, Rivers and Ekiti states recorded the highest response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices against women and girls.
The Niger State Government has announced plans to invest N10 billion in the remodelling of the General Hospital and School of Health Technology in Tungan Magajiya, Rijau Local Government Area.
A medical expert, Dr Ejike Oji, on Wednesday in Abuja, called on Nigerians to see family planning beyond mere health intervention, but as a transformative tool to empower individuals, strengthen families and accelerate national development.
The State Coordinator, of Nutrition International in Kebbi state, Mr Babatunde Lawani says the coverage of vitamin A intake by children in the state is 52 per cent according to the PECS survey.
Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina states will benefit from the Christian Blind Mission’s 4.888 million Euros disability project funded by the German Government, through its Humanitarian Assistance.
The Federal Government has unveiled new environmental audit guidelines in Nigeria for the operation of facilities in the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness lithium to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries.