“We need collective efforts to protect our water sources and ensure the health and well-being of all Nigerians,” he said.
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“We are now recording increasing cases of skin tumours and cancers, especially among rural dwellers and poor persons with albinism who lack access to sunscreen lotions, skin checks, and services,” Odigie said.
A Togolese government statement on Friday said hajj pilgrims would have to undergo compulsory COVID tests and “limit contacts, wear masks, wash regularly and avoid large gatherings” for 10 days after their return.
This initiative focuses on pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices such as needles and syringes, biologicals, and medical textiles, positioning Nigeria to enhance its healthcare value chain significantly.
The cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) in Nigeria, which represents the least expensive combination of locally available items meeting globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines, serves as a crucial measure of physical and economic access to nutritious food.
The Nutrition Focal Persons (NFPs) from the 23 Local Governments of Kaduna State have restated their commitment to promoting the intake of ‘Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS)’ and improving the health outcomes of pregnant women.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State governor, Mohammed Bago has advocated for increased synergy between federal government agencies and state governments to address malnutrition.
The House of Representatives said it would increase budgetary allocations of tertiary health facilities towards addressing high electricity bills and strengthening quality healthcare delivery services across Nigeria.
The Nutrition Desk Officer, Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) centre in the Bauchi metropolis, Mrs Rahila Umar says no fewer than 40 new cases of malnutrition are reported weekly.
The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Temitope Ilori said 75,000 new infected HIV cases and 45,000 HIV-related deaths were recorded in 2023.