Tag: WHO
WHO inaugurates vaccination in Niger to contain meningitis epidemic
The UN World Health Organsation (WHO) has started a mass vaccination campaign in Niger’s Niamey region in response to an ongoing meningitis outbreak.
The UN...
Counting the Cost: Epidemic preparedness budget in Nigeria
Mr. Shedreck Hammayaji, 37, a dedicated nurse at Kwali General Hospital, Kwali, Abuja, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to healthcare and community service despite facing...
Capacity training will reduce migration of health workers- NPHCDA
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is taking steps towards tackling the migration of health workers through capacity training programmes.
Mr. Julius...
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO),...
Unveiling Nigeria’s epidemic preparedness beyond headlines
In the lush fields of Nasarawa State, 43-year-old Mrs. Mariamu Jubril was tirelessly nurturing crops that sustained her family.
However, a silent battle raged—one that...
Empowering Women in Global Health Leadership: A call to action
In the dynamic landscape of global health leadership, where challenges are vast and solutions are urgent, the voices echoing from the Women’s Health Conference...
World Health Day: First lady advocates health equity for Nigerians
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians to join the call to ensure “Health for All” across the country.
In her message...
WHD: FCT residents seek improved medical services in rural communities
Some residents of Bwari Area Council of the FCT have called on government at all levels to ensure improved medical services at health centres...
World Health Day: Experts task FG on access to affordable, quality...
Some medical experts have called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to address the hunger in the country and ensure access to affordable...
WHO wants gender disparities in health sector leadership addressed
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the urgent need for a systemic change that would address gender disparities in leadership positions within the...
World Health Day: Expert calls for proper monitoring of health projects
A General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure concerted efforts are in place for proper monitoring of released...
Media, crucial in salt reduction campaign- CAPPA
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has underscored the critical role of the media in promoting a salt reduction campaign aimed at combating...
First lady seeks early interventions for people on autism spectrum
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help people on the autism spectrum reach...
Group moves to facilitate decriminalisation of suicide in Nigeria
The Nigeria Suicide Advocacy Group has called for the decriminalisation of suicide to advance suicide prevention and control in Nigeria.
This was made known by...
N10 tax rate on SSB falls below WHO recommendations – Coalition
The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR), a coalition, has said that the current tax rate of N10 per litre on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB)...
