A General Physician Consultant, Dr Chinasa Gerald, has refuted the belief by some people that exposure to cold causes pneumonia, saying that rather, it might result in pains in the human lungs.
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The Nigerian Government and stakeholders in Abuja on Saturday developed a policy document to mitigate the impact of climate change…
The Country Representative for Medicins Sans Frontiers MSF in Nigeria, Dr Simba Tirima has stated that there is a malnutrition crisis in Bauchi State.
The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Bio-fortification Steering Committee (NBSC) to tackle malnutrition in the country.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Borno Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner in combating child malnutrition in the state.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Friday, inaugurated a multi-sectoral Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Team, to strengthen response to public health emergencies.
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) in collaboration with Onesight Essilorluxottica Foundation has launched the Effective Spectacle Coverage Initiative Nigeria (ESCIN) to increase access to eye care in the country. The first Vision Centre in Lagos State was unveiled at the Alimosho General Hospital alongside the flag-off event.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says that approximately one million Nigerian children die annually before their fifth birthday due to various sicknesses.
The Chief Executive Officer of Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, Dr Sania Nishtar has disclosed that cholera vaccines would arrive in Nigeria soon.
The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has approved a series of new measures aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity across Nigeria including the creation of a national nutrition dashboard.