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NOA launches nationwide awareness campaign on Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
In response to growing public concern over the potential threat of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a nationwide campaign to educate Nigerians on the virus and preventive measures. The Director-General of the NOA, through a directive issued to the agency’s Health and Social Care Department, emphasized the importance of equipping citizens with accurate information to…
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Kogi allocates over ₦7bn to revamp 88 Primary Healthcare Centres
The Kogi State Government has announced plans to invest over ₦7 billion in the revitalization of 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state’s 21 local government areas. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo made this known during a ceremony at the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Felele, Lokoja. The event marked the official handover of the project sites to contractors…
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Nigeria beneficiary of Rotary Foundation polio eradication programme – Official
The former District Governor of Rotary International’s District 9125, Dr Victor Onukwugha, says Nigeria has been a beneficiary of Rotary Foundation in terms of funding and polio eradication programme. Onukwugha said this in Abuja during a media conference to announce the advocacy visit of the foundation’s Trustee Chair, Mr Mark Maloney to Nigeria. According to him, the country benefitted immensely…
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No immediate risk of human metapneumovirus infection – NCDC tells Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there is no immediate risk of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in the country, despite reports of rising cases globally. The agency made this statement following reports of thousands of HMPV-related hospitalizations, particularly among children, in China. In its statement, the NCDC outlined proactive measures taken…
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Lagos welcomes first babies of 2025,
…as First Lady reaffirms commitment to maternal and child health By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State welcomed its first babies of the year in a heartwarming ceremony at three general hospitals, where the First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to maternal and child healthcare. The celebrations were held at Ikorodu General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, and Isolo…
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Lagos warns event organisers against safety lapses during festive season
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to organisers of charity activities and events during the festive period, emphasizing that any negligence leading to tragic incidents will be treated as a criminal offence. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, made this known during a press briefing, highlighting the need for event organisers…
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NAFDAC closes down 150 shops in Abia market over counterfeit products worth N5bn
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market, Aba, Abia State, during a two-day operation on December 16 and 17, 2024. NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday. The Agency explained that its team uncovered large-scale production and distribution of fake and expired…
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Lagos Firstlady calls for action on malnutrition
…advocates for healthier families ….flags off second round of mncah+n week in Somolu By Adeola Ogunrinde The FirstLady of Lagos State, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for action on malnutrition, advocating for healthier families. Mrs Sanwo-Olu made the call at the flagged off of the second round of the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N)…
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Kogi gov signs bill converting Reference hospital into CUSTECH teaching hospital
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed a bill converting the state-of-the-art Reference Hospital, Okene into the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Teaching Hospital. This was announced in Lokoja on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, during a press briefing. The move aligns with the National Universities Commission’s approval of…
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LASG rolls out second round of free weeklong family health services
By Adeola Ogunrinde In a determined move to improve family health and reduce preventable deaths, the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the second round of its free weeklong Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week. Scheduled to hold from December 16 to 20, 2024, the program promises free, life-saving healthcare services at designated centers…
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