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Despite COVID-19, new report shows increase in contraceptive use
The executive director of FP2030, Samukeliso Dube, however, noted that donor government funding for family planning is not keeping up...
COVID-19: Two years after vaccination flag-off, Abuja residents still hesitant
Despite reports of scepticism at the onset of vaccination, about 64 million people in Nigeria have so far taken the...
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COVID-19 ‘victory’, other major events in Nigeria’s health sector in 2022
From grappling with the country’s weak health system to losing large numbers of health personnel to developed countries, 2022 will...
Nigerian doctors threaten fresh strike
The association said some arrears for 2014, 2015, and 2016 have remained unpaid despite several negotiations with the government.
How Pfizer disaster is discouraging some Kano residents from taking COVID-19 vaccines (2)
About 26 years after, the memory of the Pfizer disaster in Kano looms over the COVID-19 vaccine as some residents...
SPECIAL REPORT: How religion spurred high COVID-19 vaccination in Kano (1)
Vaccinators say although the majority of those coming for vaccination had no plans of going to hajj in 2022, they...
State House Clinic’s VIP section one of Buhari’s legacies – Official
Mr Buhari had in November 2021 approved a site for the construction of a VIP wing of the State House...
Buhari reappoints Adeyeye as DG NAFDAC
A statement issued by the agency on Friday indicates that the president approved Adeyeye for a second tenure of five...
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Africa honours late Adadevoh as conference appraises new public health order
She was the physician who discovered that a Liberian, Patrick Sawyer, who arrived in Nigeria through the Lagos airport, was...
CPHIA 2022: African leaders, experts meet in Rwanda to appraise public health
The organisers said the conference aims to build on conversations started at CPHIA 2021, which centres on building more resilient...
UPDATED: COVID-19: Nigeria relaxes travel protocols, cancels PCR test
NCAA said the PSC’s verdict on pre-departure and post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests is that all passengers are no longer required...
UHC: Half of world’s population lack access to essential health services – WHO
WHO said almost 100 million people are pushed into extreme poverty every year due to out-of-pockets spending for health care.
Sweetened Beverage: Advocates call for increased tax
Over 50 countries globally have already introduced SSB taxes to reduce the intake of sweetened drinks and encourage manufacturers to...
VIDEO: HIV Self Test-Kit: Giving people charge of knowing their HIV status – Aliyu
Before now, HIV testing in Nigeria and other parts of the world are only provided at health facilities and through...
Brain Drain: Nigeria loses over 500 medical consultants to developed countries in two years — Official
The association said the average medical and dental consultant is not only a clinician but also doubles as a teacher...
High acceptance of HIV self-test kit among Nigerians but accessibility, lack of awareness pose major barrier
Before now, HIV testing in Nigeria and other parts of the world are only provided at health facilities and through...
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World AIDs Day: Nigeria launches five-year HIV prevention campaign
“The campaign seeks to empower the Adolescents and Young People (AYP) with the life skills to stay free of HIV....
Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs — Gynaecologists
The experts said only 22 per cent of women in Nigeria are using any method of Family Planning (FP)
Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government’s failure to review the salary structure...
HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections — Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by...
National Health Dialogue: Policymakers, experts to discuss primary healthcare financing (LIVE UPDATES)
The event is expected to bring together policymakers and experts to discuss key issues in the primary healthcare subsector, such...
National Health Dialogue: Five things you should expect from 2022 edition
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, Executive Secretary of the National Primary Health Care Development...
Discrimination against children affecting their rights to education, health — UNICEF
The UNICEF chief said every child has the right to be included and protected, and to have an equal chance...
Adeyeye exits NAFDAC as acting DG takes over
Mrs Adeyeye, a professor, who was appointed in 2017, ended her renewable first term of office on 2 November.
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Nigeria’s health minister downplays doctors’ brain drain, says happening in other climes too
The minister says the Nigerian government is, however, working to improve the working condition of doctors.
