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Medicine security: Alternative Bank extends funding to local pharma
By Izuchukwu Mayor, Lagos Africa bears roughly a quarter of the global disease burden yet imports nearly 97…
World Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC, WHO, USCDC call for action to curb infections
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector, have called for urgent and sustained action on hand hygiene to reduce infections…
WAHO urges coordinated action to end malaria in ECOWAS region
. Reaffirms commitment to malaria control on World Malaria Day The Director-General of the West African Health Organisation…
Cancer: Stakeholders intensify advocacy for rural healthcare access
Stakeholders in the health sector have intensified calls for improved access to healthcare services in rural communities, highlighting…
UNICEF targets 2.2 million Nigerian children for vaccination
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it aims to reach an estimated 2.2 million unvaccinated children in…
Shell/NNPC donates equipment to LUTH to boost respiratory care in Nigeria
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
FG, EU reiterate commitment to strengthening Nigeria Solar for health project
The Federal Government and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their commitment to strengthening the Nigeria Solar for…
FG establishes task force on clinical governance, patient safety
The Federal Government has established the National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen service…
WHO hosts 2nd global traditional medicine summit amid rising health challenges
With half of the global population lacking access to essential health services, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is…
Ministry, ICPC sign deal to monitor health projects nationwide
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has entered a multi-year pact with the Independent Corrupt Practices and…