Our reporter/ Nigeria on Thursday received the first batch of 846,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccines, from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The official launch of the vaccines on was…
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Category: Health
JOHESU issues 15-day strike ultimatum over demands
Public health care workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all lingering issues with the union…
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FG plans zero VAT for pharmaceuticals
Our reporter/ The Federal Government says it has finalised the Executive Order to implement zero Value-Added Tax and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Disclosing this in a…
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Nutrition critical in first 1,000 days of child’s life – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund has said the first 1,000 days of a child’s life is critical to physical development and brain growth. The Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Field Office Kano,…
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WHO approves first Mpox vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has for the first time prequalified an Mpox vaccine. The announcement came on the heels of the arrival of the first MVA-BN vaccines to the…
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