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NAFDAC, NBMA, Health Minister set up technical working group on GMO foods
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye and that of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Agnes Yemisi Asagbara have met with the Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa “to address the growing public concerns regarding Genetically Modified (GM) foods.” According to Dr Alausa, who convened the…
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Tinubu appoints John Obafunwa as new DG of NIMR
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Professor John Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), marking a significant development in the nation’s health research landscape. The appointment, effective from July 24, 2024, comes as Professor Babatunde Salako’s tenure concludes on July 23, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement…
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1 million children die yearly before fifth birthday – FCTA
The Federal Capital Territory Administration says that approximately one million Nigerian children die annually before their fifth birthday due to various sicknesses. Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said this on Friday at a news conference to kickstart the 2024 FCT Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week vaccination. The MNCHW vaccination exercise, which is free for…
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First Lady calls for private sector partnership in universal health coverage
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized the importance of private sector involvement and the activation of health insurance in achieving the nation’s goal of Universal Health Coverage. She stated this on Thursday, during the commissioning of the Diamed Health Center in Lekki, Lagos State. Senator Tinubu highlighted that such a state-of-the-art facility aligns with President Bola…
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LASG unveils waste management plans at summit
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, unveiled plans to improve the state’s waste management system during the Waste to Energy Summit themed “Driving Environmental Sustainability.” The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, was organized by Rack Centre in partnership with the NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) and brought together key stakeholders to discuss…
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UNICEF to launch digital birth registration in Southwest Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will launch a digital birth registration initiative across the Southwest states, including Edo, by the end of July. This effort aims to provide every Nigerian child with a legal identity. UNICEF Child Protection Specialist, Dennis Onoise, announced this during a two-day media dialogue titled, “Giving Every Child a Legal Identity: A Media Dialogue to…
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Cholera: Death toll hits 103 as 3,000 suspected cases recorded in Nigeria
The Cholera outbreak in Nigeria has claimed at least 103 lives, while over 3,000 suspected cases have been recorded. Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, confirmed the figures at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He added that the outbreak has now been recorded across 187 local government areas in 34…
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Lagos targets one million enrollees for ILERA EKO insurance scheme
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated a special insurance scheme targeting at least one million individuals in the informal sector, noting it is designed to reduce out-of-pocket and huge medical bills. The event witnessed the launch of the ILERA EKO Standard Jaara Health Insurance Plan and the commissioning of five Virtual Booths to cater to market men and women. The…
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Tinubu reinstates Nenibarini Zabbey as project coordinator of HYPREP
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced on Saturday that the president had also appointed Adekanmbi, a former Commissioner for Special Duties, Culture, and Tourism in Ondo State, and a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES). However, a statement by…
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Sanwo-Olu warns Lagosians against littering, vandalism
…Launches environmental awareness campaign Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned residents against littering drains and vandalizing manholes. Speaking on Sunday at the Campos playground on Odunlami Street during the launch of a community-based environmental sanitation awareness program, the Governor emphasized the need for residents to prioritize environmental cleanliness. Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed concern over the widespread littering observed during his…
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