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Health

July 19, 2025

Stakeholders develop plan to boost nutrition for Kaduna mothers, infants

Ms Kwasu stressed that Alive and Thrive had developed the capacity of community volunteers, NFPs, and the SNO.

Kaduna
July 18, 2025

NCDC announces yellow fever outbreaks in six states, calls for vigilance

The NCDC said that yellow fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti)

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
July 18, 2025

Katsina extends maternity leave for nursing mothers

Mr Nzelibe, said that improved investment in nutrition was crucial for sustainable development, economic prosperity, and well-being of Nigerians.

Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN
July 18, 2025

Disease Outbreaks: NCDC calls for urgent measures

“Nigerians must act now to prevent further loss of lives,” NCDC warned.

Patients in the hospital
July 17, 2025

Experts warn of looming impact of climate change on women’s health

The experts called for urgent, data-driven, and locally adapted responses to build climate-resilient health systems.

WOMEN
July 17, 2025

UNFPA stresses universal access to reproductive health for sustainability

She stressed the need for all levels of government to provide avenues for individuals and couples to achieve their fertility goals.

UNFPA (Credit: UN)
July 17, 2025

KADENAP, UNICEF mobilise LGA executives to tackle malnutrition

Ms. Muhammad-Idris also serves as the project manager of the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria project.

UNICEF trains Katsina govt.
July 16, 2025

 WHO commends Senegal for eliminating trachoma

Trachoma has been known in Senegal since the early 1900s.

World Health Organization
July 16, 2025

89% of infants vaccinated globally in 2024, WHO, UNICEF warn of risks

Mr Tedros warned that conflict and humanitarian crises significantly undermined vaccination efforts.

Polio immunisation
July 15, 2025

Osun govt. to sustain improved family planning uptake: Commissioner

Ololade Abatan, the state family planning coordinator, stated that 76,008 men and women had adopted family planning in the last three years of TCI intervention.

Family planning