The National Action Plan on Sugar Reduction Coalition (NASR) has called on the government to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, staff state health ministries with diabetes desk officers and remove tariffs on diabetes treatment goods.
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The Lagos State Ministry of Health has partnered with Doc Healthcare and MSD for Mothers to launch ‘The Digital Mom Project’, aimed at using AI technology to improve maternal health.
African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah has reminded Africans on the need to see their foods as source of…
Director-General of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Babatunde Salako, has reiterated the commitment of the institute to promote translational research to ensure a transformative health for the nation.
In commemoration of the 2023 World Diabetes Day (WDD), the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, has screened no fewer than 300 people in Kaduna for diabetes, while advising them on its prevention and management.
The national agency for food and drug administration and control (NAFDAC) has emphasized the importance of using only safe veterinary medicine and allied products available for use in Nigeria by the agro-allied operators for the protection of human and animal health.
The Max Foundation (Max) has announced that three patients have started treatment for HER2 negative/HR positive advanced breast cancer (ABC) including CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in Mozambique through its Max Access Solutions programme.
The general overseer of the redeemed Christian church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye says the church has spent ₦61 billion on intervention projects across the country.
The north east development commission (NEDC) has commended contractors handling its various projects in Adamawa.
The Sustainable Urban and Rural Water and Sanitation Hygiene (SURWASH) programme in Kaduna, has begun consultation and assessment for implementation the services in the state.