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Birth registration: UNICEF, NYSC, NPC partner to cover over 12 million children

Through the partnership, the NYSC, NPC, and UNICEF intend to capture at least 12 million under-5 eligible children who will be registered as primary beneficiaries. The digitalized birth registration covers 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Nigeria receives £2 million grant from UK to strengthen health workforce

JOHESU, AHPA suspend strike after meeting with President Tinubu

Resident doctors to Tinubu: “We insist on 200% salary increase, declare state of emergency in health sector”

JOHESU, AHPA to meet Monday, may call-off strike

Striking health workers hold consultations after meeting with Fed Govt

35 per cent of Primary Health Centers (PHCs) unfit for use, says NPHCDA

Strike: FG, JOHESU meeting ends in deadlock

Health workers begin indefinite strike

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Explainer: Understanding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

A respiratory virus that poses a significant health risk, particularly to vulnerable populations.

Cameroonian artist Libianca shares mental health journey through chart-topping song

Advanced MRI could help to differentiate aggressive and slower growing prostate cancer

COVID-19 variants are landing more unvaccinated pregnant women in the hospital

Omicron surge: Should we shorten self-isolation time?

Study Suggests Male Masturbation May Increase Chances of Offspring and Reduce STI Risk

Europe-WHO Partnership: Strengthening Global Health Security Through Digital Health

Yobe, Bauchi, four others commend BMGF, Dangote for improved routine immunization, PHC services

Luxembourgish, Japanese researchers make breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

NACA commends Buhari’s leadership in Nigeria’s fight against HIV as tenure winds up

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OPINION

PPP resuscitates abandoned health care facilities in Nigeria

By Ben Nkechika

Nigeria: health as a political prerequisite

By The Lancet

Not everyone has the luxury to ditch ‘harmful’ gas stoves

By Edna Odhiambo

How to improve our systems today for the next pandemic

By Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Violaine Mitchell

2021 World Food Day: Is Nigeria food Secured?

By Prof. Mk Othman

Nigeria Healthcare System – The Good and the Bad

By Julius

Adding choline to pregnancy diet can improve sustained attention in kids: Study

Malawi cholera death toll passes 1,000 as outbreak spreads

Nigeria receives 2 million doses of J&J COVID vaccine from EU countries

EU pushes for COVID jabs in Africa as supply ‘no longer’ an issue

World AIDS day: Student group takes free HIV intervention to FCT community

COP26: Plans for climate change must incorporate reproductive health, group says

Health sector remains a priority in Nigeria – Director, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Egypt Gives Refugees Access to Health and Education Services

Nigerian arrested for trying to travel with fake COVID-19 vaccination card

WHO adds new drugs to COVID treatments amid Omicron surge

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