Story Summary: Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) and UNICEF are expanding the distribution of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to combat anaemia, especially among pregnant women and children. The programme addresses high anaemia rates in Kaduna, with 76.1% of…
Story Summary: Mozambique is ready to produce pharmaceuticals for the global market, reducing its dependency on imported medicines, as announced by President Filipe Nyusi during his visit to a national pharmaceutical factory in Matola. The factory, operational since 2015, produces…
Story Summary: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers report projects that fortifying bouillon cubes in Nigeria with key nutrients could prevent 16.6 million cases of anaemia and 11,000 child deaths from neural tube defects by 2050. The report, A…
Story Summary: The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has called on the Federal Government to urgently address their key demands, including the re-opening of the certificate verification portal and the payment of overdue salaries. The association has issued…
Story Summary: Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has pledged to support UNICEF’s children’s nutrition funds, promising to allocate necessary funds within weeks to benefit children in the state. During a visit from UNICEF’s Country Representative, Christien Muduate, Governor Aliyu was…
Story Summary: UNICEF has warned of a severe health crisis in Nigeria, with 200 million people at risk from 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) due to widespread open defecation. Jane Bevan, UNICEF’s Chief of WASH, emphasised that the ongoing practice…
Story Summary: Morocco has reported its first case of mpox in Marrakesh, marking the initial instance in North Africa since the WHO declared an international emergency last month. The patient, a 32-year-old from Marrakesh, is undergoing treatment at a specialised…
Story Summary: Enforcement Action: The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed 666 unregistered medicine shops across Kaduna State for violating National Drug Distribution Guidelines. Inspection Details: The operation targeted 895 premises, including 47 pharmacies, 313 patent medicine shops, and…
Amidst the bustling streets and lively markets of Agbado Okeodo, a voice of wisdom and experience rises, championing a cause close to his heart. Sola Adeboye, a sexagenarian with a lifetime of insights, is a beacon for family planning in…
Story Summary: Media Advocacy Needed: Media professionals are called upon to actively promote Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) to address Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate. Declining Dietary Diversity: There has been a significant drop in dietary diversity among pregnant women, with…
