Nigeria and 15 other countries have been boosted with 36.5m dollars in new funding, to eliminate trachoma in their countries. The Country Director for Sightsavers, an international development organisation, Dr Joy Shu’aibu, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease, which begins as a bacterial infection that affects the eye, which causes vision loss and permanent blindness. Shu’aibu said the funding was under its “Accelerate Programme” aimed at eliminating the disease by 2027. She said: “Trachoma is a horrific disease, which stops people from earning a living, growing food, cooking and caring…
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Scientists on Thursday warned that by the end of the century, more than half of the world’s population will be at risk of catching diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, such as malaria and dengue.
The Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) has advocated the establishment of unwanted pregnancy clinics to enhance social counselling across the country.
The Lagos State Government says it will ensure the availability of sign instructors/interpreters at hospitals to assist persons with hearing and speech impairments in getting medical attention.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it will partner with Bayero University Kano (BUK), on entrepreneurship and climate adaptation towards addressing food security in Northern Nigeria.
ASHENEWS reports that Save the Children International in collaboration with GSK has launched an initiative aimed at boosting child vaccination programs in Nigeria and Ethiopia.
The Federal Government has revoked an additional 924 dormant mining licenses.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi high court restraining the agency from arresting Yahaya Bello, former governor of the state.
UN Women, on Wednesday, tasked media practitioners and organisations to empower the female gender and promote its participation in politics.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says it will continue to partner with the Borno State Government.