The Federal GOVERNMENT of Nigeria (FGN) says the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 stalled the economic transfer on growth made by the current administration. This was made known by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Adeleke…
Eunice Afolabi The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has approved COVID-19 vaccination for persons within the age of 16 years and 17 years for educational purpose. This was made known via a tweet by the National Primary Health centre Development…
Members of the House of Representatives have raised concerns over the possibility of the Ebola virus returning to Nigeria, compelling the Federal Government to immediately activate preventive measures. Members during plenary unanimously, embraced a motion moved by Dachung Bagos, who…
Eunice Afolabi The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with United Purpose (UP), has launched campaigns in Cross River communities towards improving school enrolment, immunization, antenatal programs, and general sanitation. READ ALSO: UNICEF and IHS Nigeria Partner to Expand Access…
Eunice Afolabi Smile Train and Kids Operating Room (KidsOR), have disclosed an ambitious plan to reduce the cost and carbon footprint of surgery, while increasing quality and patient safety, across low and middle-income countries, starting in Africa. This came after…
Uganda has declared an outbreak of Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) in Mubende district in the central part of the country. This is coming following a confirmed case in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. READ…
Kebbi State Government in partnership with the United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI-US) under the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) will distribute about 2.8 million Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) to households in the state. This was disclosed by the state…
Eunice Afolabi As part of efforts to commemorate this year’s World Patient Safety Day, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health is sensitising members of the public against self medication – knowing the right drugs to consume for a particular ailment. The Honourable…
Abudu A. Olalekan | The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has suspended procurement in the National Agency for the Control of AIDS following a discovery that bids for a contract worth $12m for the upgrade of warehouses…
The Delta State government has applauded the World Bank and the Federal Government for their support in the commission of the Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (NG-CARES) in the state. Secretary to the State government (SSG), Mr. Patrick Ukah,…
