A total of 3,173 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives were licensed to practise in the United Kingdom within one year. This…
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Journalists from six states under the Tuberculosis Northern Cluster have made commitments to use their various platforms to effectively create awareness of the infectious disease, tuberculosis.
Some patients of diabetes in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the cost of medications, which they said increased from N70,000 to N180,000 per month.
A Study- MyPHC Report, has highlighted the urgent need for improved public health facilities especially the Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Nigeria.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Niger Ministry for Primary Healthcare, has mobilised 1,800 women to promote exclusive breastfeeding in the state.
The Federal Government in collaboration with other stakeholders have solicited more support to promote breastfeeding in the country.
ASHENEWS reports that a collaboration between a non-governmental organisation, GreenLight Initiative and an advocate for safer roads and gender equality is set to address the pressing challenges faced by women in road safety.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says the cholera vaccines the nation is expecting will be delivered in a few weeks.
The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cletus Shurkuk says babies who are exclusively breastfed have higher immunity and are less prone to noncommunicable diseases.
Research and innovation are key enablers to achieving quality and targeted healthcare for Nigerians.