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TETFund installs transplant, urology equipment in seven teaching hospitals
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has completed the installation of transplant and urology equipment for prostate and…
FG pledges policies, programmes for inclusive veterinary practice
The federal government says it is committed to ensuring policies and programmes geared towards inclusiveness and equity in the veterinary…
UNESCO report spotlights harmful effects of social media on young girls
Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software – especially social media – present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and…
Teen alcohol and nicotine use in Europe is up, WHO urges preventive measures
Smoking and drinking is on the rise among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia and Canada, and girls now match…
New global campaign boosts lifesaving vaccines
Two UN agencies alongside the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the global vaccine alliance Gavi launched on…
Nigeria, 15 other countries get $36.5 million to eliminate trachoma
Nigeria and 15 other countries have been boosted with $36.5 million in new funding, to eliminate trachoma in…
World Bank to expand health services to 1.5 billion people
The World Bank Group yesterday announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services…
UNICEF asks governors to support sustainable WASH systems
On Wednesday, Jane Bevan, UNICEF chief of WASH, emphasised state governments’ crucial role in promoting programmes to enhance…
Hepatitis killing thousands daily, WHO warns in new report
The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths…
Investing in health key to economic growth, poverty reduction, says SFH
The Managing Director, Society for Family Health (SFH), Dr Omokhudu Idogho, has said that investing in health is…