Over 19 million women are living with HIV worldwide – WHO
Dec. 1, 2021 …Calls for acceleration of study of new drugs for HIV in pregnant, breastfeeding women Over the past 5 years, multiple stakeholders have voiced their concerns around the…
2,368 persons test positive for HIV/AIDS in Niger in 11 months
Dec. 1, 2021 About 2,368 persons have tested positive for HIV/AIDS in Niger, an official has said. Dr. Muhammed Makusidj, the state Commissioner for Health, disclosed this during a news…
BUHARI TO RAMAPHOSA: LET’S ENHANCE OUR PEOPLE-TO- PEOPLE RELATIONS TO AVOID UNHEALTHY COMPETITION, PRESIDENT
Dec. 1, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja urged stronger emphasis on people-to-people relations between South Africa and Nigeria to evolve a bond that will be of benefit to…
Soludo’s disqualification: Court dismisses suit, describes it as a waste of judicial time
Dec. 1, 2021 …Awards N2m fine to be paid by applicants to Soludo A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit, challenging the qualification of the Governor-elect, Charles…
COVID-19 took toll on AIDS fight- UNAIDS chief
Dec. 1, 2021 New infections and deaths from HIV/AIDS may increase as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted prevention measures, said UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima in an interview airing on…
World AIDS Day: Kano Govt. advises residents on voluntary HIV/AIDS testing
Dec. 1, 2021 Kano State Government has advised residents to make themselves available for voluntary HIV/AIDS testing to know their status and be placed on appropriate medication, if tested positive….
Buhari hosts South Africa’s President, Ramaphosa at Aso Villa
Dec. 1, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hosted his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, in the Presidential Villa Abuja. Ramaphosa, who is on a two-day official visit to Nigeria,…
POLICE ARREST 32 SUSPECTS FOR COMPLICITY IN THE ATTACK ON TRAVELLERS ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY, RECENT KILLINGS IN NIGER MOSQUE, TRANS-BORDER CAR THEFT, OTHERS
Dec. 1, 2021 … Recovers 19 AK47 Rifles, 10 other sophisticated firearms, 453 Live Ammunition, 17 stolen cars Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Special Tactical Squad have arrested 32…
WHO agrees to launch talks on pact to tackle pandemics
Dec. 1, 2021 The World Health Organization (WHO) agreed on Wednesday to launch negotiations on an international pact to prevent and control future pandemics at a time when the world…
Mental Health Bill if properly harnessed will address mental health issues – Minister
Dec. 1, 2021 The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora has said that Mental Health Bill is a panacea to the myriad of challenges facing mental health issues…