The World Health Organisation (WHO) says teenage pregnancy reflects enduring “fundamental inequalities” in society, with serious physical and psychological repercussions for girls and young women.
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has revealed that over 135,000 residents in the state are currently living with HIV, even as the government steps up efforts to improve healthcare delivery and reduce disease prevalence.
Public Health experts on Wednesday in Abuja, advocated for strengthened infection prevention and control (IPC) measures amid rising concerns over infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria.
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with key stakeholders in the energy sector to end premature deaths caused by firewood and traditional cooking stoves’ toxins.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that many people in Africa still lack access to essential vaccines, with one in five children remaining under-vaccinated.
The Federal Government, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has announced the revitalisation of more than 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria.
A dietitian, Mrs Oludayo Coates, has called for moderation in the intake of water to avoid complications associated with excessive consumption of water.
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) and the Kano State Government have renewed their commitment to eradicating polio, targeting no fewer than 4.1 million children for vaccination across the state.