The vaccine provides protection to a child from 5 life-threatening diseases – diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.
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Calls for multi-sectoral and governmental approach to end open defecation in Nigeria
Northern traditional leaders pledged their unflinching support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even as he addresses the gaps in primary health care (PHC) services in the country.
The Agency assured Nigerians that the Indomie noodles in the country are safe for consumption, and not part of the poisonous ones recalled in Malaysia and Taiwan. Urged Nigerians to watch what they eat, while it continues to protect the health and wellbeing of citizens.
Power Forward youth development program, which uses basketball to teach health literacy and life skills to secondary school students in Abuja.
The medical app which can be downloaded from both Apple Appstore and Google Playstore, connects care seekers to healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists etc.) in their area.
NAFDAC, NCTC collaboration to help curb the menace of drug abuse in the country, misuse of chemicals and alcoholism with their associated dangers to the wellbeing of Nigerians.
WHO has announced an end to the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea. The outbreak started on February 13, 2023. It continues to support surveillance and testing in the country.
Partnership agreement forged to bolster health responses and build resilient systems, targeting major communicable diseases and global health challenges.
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