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WHO identifies 17 pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development
A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) lists 17 bacteria, viruses and parasites that regularly cause…
Society hails FG’s roles in cancer control, decries states’ nonchalant posture
The President, Nigerian Cancer Society, Dr Abidemi Omonisi, has applauded the Federal Government’s initiatives in controlling the disease…
Nigeria to release inaugural state of health report, says Pate
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has said that the federal government is set…
WHO says tuberculosis leading infectious disease killer as global funding decreases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2024, revealing a concerning increase in…
NNPC Ltd launches free cancer screening campaign,
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) through NNPC Foundation, its Corporate Social…
LUTH recorded 300 child cancer cases in one year: NCS Vice President
Vice President of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) Abidemi Omonisi, also a consultant pathologist, has revealed that the…
Enugu govt. announces outbreak of cholera, urges residents to take precautions
The Enugu state government has announced the outbreak of cholera in the state, urging residents to take precautions…
NCDC warns of rising cholera, lassa fever, marburg threats
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious…
Nigeria inaugurates project 10M to combat hypertension, diabetes
The Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has announced the inauguration of “Project 10 Million”. The project is a…
FG unveils strategic blueprint to address health sector challenges
The federal government has announced a strategic plan to overhaul Nigeria’s health sector. The government said this would…