Health

VCDF, SEEPCO launch free eye care programme in Ndokwa East LGA

Many Nigerians continue to suffer from avoidable vision problems, with cataracts and other eye conditions being major causes of preventable blindness. In Delta State, an estimated 50,000 people are living...

How genotype awareness drive targets students at Trinity University

The Gail Sickle Initiative, in partnership with Trinity University, Sabo, hosted ‘Sickle Cell Alma Awareness Wednesday’ to...

AHF calls for responsible sexual behaviour and increased condom use

Condom Day: AHF promotes condom use as Anambra records 2.4% HIV prevalence The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has called...

Thai royal family honours Nigerian health Icon Amazigo, Global Laureates

By Paul Ejime Prof. Uche Veronica Amazigo, Nigeria’s renowned scientist and recipient of several international awards, is among honorees from across...

SRADeV decries absence of poison centres in Nigeria

Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria) has decried Nigeria’s failure to establish functional poison centres...
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UN: Protect human rights in action on antisemitism

Sixty human rights and civil rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch have advised the United Nations to respect human rights in its efforts to combat antisemitism.

Why childhood immunization begins recovery after COVID-19 backslide

Global immunization services reached 4 million more children in 2022 compared to the previous year, as countries stepped up efforts to address the historic backsliding in immunization caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

FG, partners sustaining Zero Wild Polio in Nigeria – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) says Federal Government and its partners have been sustaining the “Zero Wild Polio” status since 2016 in the country through strong community engagement.

USAID-MCGL train over 1,000 persons on GBV response

Abakaliki - Some 1,000 persons have been trained on how to respond adequately to Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Ebonyi state. They were trained by...

Trump freezes USAid to South Africa over controversial land…

President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze on U.S. aid to South Africa, condemning a law that he claims "enables the government of South...

Anambra begins 3rd Big Catch Up vaccination on April22

The Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) has revealed plans to launch the third round of its Big Catch Up (BCU) vaccination...
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