Health

UNICEF express concern about the resurgence of cases of polyomyelitis in lakes

The United Nations Child Nation Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern about the resurgence of polyomyelitis in the state of Lagos, identifying low immunization coverage, poor sanitation and malnutrition as key factors responsible for its resurgence and other preventable vaccine...

Declare ODMS public Health Emergency, pharmacists tell the government

Pharmacists under the platform of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Group have advised the forum of Nigerian governors (NGF) to declare the drug market open a public health emergency. The Group also advised the National Assembly to accelerate the action on the...

Insecurity: UNICEF promises to reach the new internal displaced people of Benue for vaccination

The United Nations Fund for the Nation (UNICEF) has declared that, despite the growing insecurity in the state of Benue, it has established contingency plans to reach newly displaced people in the state for vaccination. The health specialist of the...

Adamawa: Fintiri points out national immunization plus the days

In an effort to keep the state of Adamawa free of polyomyelitis, Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri said yesterday the national immunization plus the days (NIPD) in the state. The governor, who officially launched the April 2025 round of the Nipds...

World Malaria Day: Soludo's wife leads the fight against the disease in Anambra

The wife of the Governor of the State of Anambra, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, on Friday, marked World Malaria Day 2025, asking for greater consciousness and collective action to combat the prevalence of malaria throughout the state and beyond. Speaking...

Malaria claims the child's life every two minutes in Africa – Oyo Commissioner

The Health Commissioner of the State of Oyo, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, highlighted the alarming rate of deaths related to malaria in Africa, stating that a child dies every two minutes due to the disease. Dr. Ajetunmobi emphasized the urgent...

The company reaffirms the commitment to eliminate Nigeria malaria

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, an important player in the pharmaceutical industry in Africa, has expressed his unwavering commitment to eradicate malaria completely from Nigeria and, by extension, sub -Saharan Africa. The company reiterated this commitment on Friday through its president,...

Kunnu Aya: Potential natural remedy for male sexual dysfunction and infertility

A factor that determines masculinity is sexual power. The problems that prevent men from wishing or enjoying sexual activity due to the highest prevalence of sexual dysfunction have caused a significant interest in the scientific community. Herbal medications...

Delta Govt launches the MPCDSR report, decreases infant mortality rates

The State Government has launched the maternal, perinatal and children's death surveillance report (MPCDSR) for 2012-2023, highlighting concerns about maternal and child mortality rates. Speaking at the launch of the report of the report and the maternal, perinatal and child...

Oyo tried 14,930 TB cases – Officer

The Health Commissioner of the State of Oyo, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has said that in 2024, the State recorded 14,930 cases of tuberculosis, including 738 individuals who had a coinfection of tuberculosis and HIV. Dr. Ajetunmobi, who spoke on the...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...