The Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Bauchi State chapter, says 1,825 malnourished children recovered from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) between May and November 2023 in the state.
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It has always been a wonder as to how Africa had handled past epidemics and outbreaks especially on Ebola, COVID-19 and Monkeypox.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has commenced training of 40 hygiene promoters on safe water and sanitation practices in rural communities.
One recurring concern is the strain on the lone doctor, who is tasked with attending to a high volume of patients. This has resulted in prolonged wait times for individuals seeking medical attention, raising questions about the hospital’s capacity to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community.
A physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, has advocated the use of “sin taxes” for health insurance financing to attain the desired…
A Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Hakeem Olaosebikan, has appealed to federal and state governments to assist in improving access to quality healthcare for lupus patients.
In a bid to address malnutrition-related challenges, the Federal Government has unveiled a National Guideline aimed at bridging existing gaps…
Kaduna State Primary Health Development Agency, (KPHDA) says there is no pending cases of Lassa fever in the state. Director…
The Federal Government has reiterated the importance of collaboration to enhance public health measures in the country. Speaking at the…
The Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (LUTH), Prof. Vincent Osunkalu says donated blood cannot be given for free due to the cost involved.