The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says the death rate of children under five years of age has reduced by 16.7 per cent between 2018 and 2023.
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The National Population Commission (NPC) on Wednesday commenced the 2024 Verbal And Social Autopsy (VASA) study in Ogun state.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, says Goronyo Dam is safe from associated flooding risk and has capacity to provide 80,000 jobs to farming families.
The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the Emergency Medical and Ambulance System (NEMASAS), a new initiative aimed at improving maternal health in rural areas in Yobe state
A cross-section of Nigerians has expressed concern over the escalating cost of beans, a staple and formerly affordable source of protein for many families.
The World Bank has pledged unwavering support for Nigeria’s health sector, announcing a collaborative effort to transform healthcare through data-driven policy, strategic funding and strong inter-governmental partnerships.
Health experts have urged the Federal Government to adopt a health-centred approach to address the escalating drug abuse crisis in Nigeria.
In a significant step to tackle climate-sensitive health threats in Nigeria, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable data sharing and collaboration.
The World Bank has approved $50m in support of Nigeria’s food nutrition challenges.
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has appealed for technical support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to enhance its strategic budget planning.