The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Zamfara State Government have intensified efforts to improve access to safe water in communities affected by the ongoing cholera outbreak in the state.
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Mental health and skin experts are worried about the growing number of Nigerians dealing with depression and mental health problems caused by long-term skin issues like eczema, acne, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, head of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has said the agency is now working with state governments and private companies to fully enforce the mandatory health insurance policy in Nigeria.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a strategic framework aimed at addressing the growing health impacts of climate change across the continent.
Researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research have said that more than 43 million Nigerians are at risk of getting river blindness.
The Director General of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, Professor Martins Emeje, said that traditional medicine should not be used for serious medical emergencies. He explained that it works better for preventing illness and supporting overall health.
Counselling Psychologist, Dr. Gloria Eifediyi, has raised serious concerns over the growing rate of substance abuse among Nigerian youths, warning that it poses a significant threat to mental health and national productivity.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal operation involving fake chemicals, expired food flavours, fertilizers, and repackaged raw materials in Lagos, with an estimated value of over N1 billion.
An emergency measles vaccination campaign has been launched in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State by Médecins Sans Frontières…
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