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Health

June 2, 2025

Africa must accelerate local vaccine production: Tomori

Mr Tomori said UNICEF-managed procurement for Gavi-eligible countries delivered 729 million doses for just $137 million, at a rock-bottom average of $0.18 per dose.

Vaccines; Tomori
June 2, 2025

FG launches digital health reform to strengthen service delivery

The federal government states that it is undertaking a comprehensive digital transformation of Nigeria’s health system under the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)
June 2, 2025

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 descendant of Omicron JN.1 lineage: WHO

The symptoms of NB.1.8.1 are similar to previous COVID-19 variants and may include sore throat, cough, fever, and fatigue.

COVID-19
June 2, 2025

Hajj 2025: NAHCON issues health advisory to Nigerian pilgrims after heatwave alert

The NAHCON chairman urged the media to help the commission disseminate the information to pilgrims.

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI
June 1, 2025

2025 Hajj: Saudi authorities issue precautions as temperatures soar to 47°C

The NCM forecast challenging weather, including high temperatures, potential thunderstorms, and reduced visibility.

HAJJ
June 1, 2025

Red Cross offers emergency relief to communities overrun by flood in Niger

The Nigerian Red Cross Society stated that its volunteers were actively on the ground in the state.

June 1, 2025

100 skilled birth attendants recruited to strengthen healthcare in Bauchi

Mr Adamu told the skilled birth attendants that anyone who refused their place of posting should resign honourably.

Bauchi State logo
May 31, 2025

WHO urges ban on flavoured tobacco products

The WHO official said no fewer than 146,000 people die from tobacco-related causes in the African Region each year.

Tobacco
May 31, 2025

Gombe introduces locally-made food supplement to tackle malnutrition

Deputy Governor Manassah Jatau, while flagging off the initiative, hoped it would significantly reduce the number of malnourished children.

malnourished children
May 31, 2025

First Lady to launch initiative to eliminate cervical cancer in Nigeria

Ms Makanjuola said the launch of PECCIN is scheduled for Tuesday at the State House in Abuja.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu