The President of Dangote Group and United Nations’ Malaria Ambassador for Nigeria, Aliko Dangote has disclosed that global partnerships and investments in malaria fight has saved 12 million lives.
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A nurse at the Nursing Department, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Eleyele Branch, Ile-Ife, Oluwatosin Ogunlowo, has advised people to eschew self-medication in treating malaria.
The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday said it has recorded two per cent reduction in under five mortality rate.
The global partners, a non-governmental organization has announced a new effort: “The Big Catch-up”, to vaccinate millions of children and restore immunisation progress lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Kaduna State Government says it has established Health and Nutrition Clubs in 171 secondary schools across the state to promote good nutritional uptake and healthy practices among school children.
Oyo State Government says it has achieved 58.7 percent in the practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding by women of childbearing age.
Oyo State Government says it has achieved 58.7 per cent in the practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding by women of child bearing age.
Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, says the state ranks highest in Childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria.
A Non-governmental Organization, Smiles Africa International Youth Development Initiative (SAIYDI) is advocating for the review of laws that criminalise the use of hard drugs for recreational purposes in Nigeria .
At least 2.2 million Nigerian children did not receive a single dose of vaccine between 2019 and 2021,UNICEF said.