Our reporter/ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The federal…
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Our reporter/ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has tightened surveillance measures at entry points in the country owing to a fresh outbreak of Ebola disease in Uganda. Last…
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The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. With efforts focused on reducing the prevalence and impact of malaria,…
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Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has said that about 14.3 million Nigerians are victims of drug abuse. Mrs Adeyeye stated…
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The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump’s decision — just hours after taking power — to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it…
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