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WHO plans to improve health of 3b people by 2023
The World Health Organisation (WHO), says it plans to transform the future of public health by targeting three…
NIMR DG seeks establishment of medical research council
The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Babatunde Salako, has called for the establishment of a…
Children to get malaria vaccine by end of 2023, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), yesterday, said a new malaria vaccine RTS,S would be distributed more widely from…
NCC promises to support blood management agency
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said it is willing and ready to offer any support required by the…
WHO says e-waste exposure threat to women, children’s health
The National Consultant, Public Health and Environment, WHO Nigeria, Dr Edwin Isotu-Edeh, has urged the government to regulate…
FG deploys multidisciplinary approach for cancer treatment
In efforts to ensure a holistic treatment of cancers in Nigeria, the Federal Government is deploying a multidisciplinary…
World Bank advocates prevention rather than fighting next pandemic
By Clara Nwachukwu The World Bank yesterday proposed actionable solutions to end the cycle of devastating pandemics, as…
BMGF announces more support for local R&D, calls for proposals
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), yesterday announced a series of initiatives and a call for proposals…
Access Bank screens 200 FRSC staff for breast, cervical cancers
The Access Bank W Initiative has screened 200 female officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in…
Plastics are piling up in soil across the world, warns UNEP
Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report…