WHD 2024: Experts advocate provision of clean water for improved health of Nigerians
Data from the Nigerian Institute of Water Engineers (NIWE) shows that about 179 million people in the country lack access ...
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World Health Day: WHO says HIV still prevalent in Africa
WHO said Africa’s HIV-positive population increased from 15.6 million in 2005 to 24.3 million in 2021, accounting for 3.4 per ...
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World Health Day: Why state governments must invest in health workers- Minister
World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April annually to draw attention to specific health topics of concern globally
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Nigerian doctors’ strike, COVID-19 vaccination, other health stories published last week
The strike was suspended late Saturday night for an initial period of four weeks.
World Health Day: How Nigeria can protect health workers tackling coronavirus
Nigeria is currently averaging one nurse to 1000 patients.
World Health Day: Health workers battling COVID-19 should be protected – WHO
The tagline of World Health Day 2020 is ‘Support nurses and midwives’.
World Health Day: Equipping Nigerian nurses, midwives for roles in curbing coronavirus
Healthcare professionals and this includes nurses and midwives, are on the front line of the battle with COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigerian govt ‘working tirelessly’ to reduce medical tourism – Health minister
According to the minister, cancer, heart, and kidney issues are three ailments which make Nigerians seek foreign medical interventions
Why Nigerians must prioritise vaccination – Official
Nigerians need to start thinking more in terms of disease prevention, an official says.