FG plans 100% health insurance coverage for the poor, vulnerable
March 25, 2022 There is a great need for synergy between government at all levels and the private sector so as to further improve access to healthcare services, especially for…
First ever country level estimates of unintended pregnancy and abortion
March 24, 2022 The Guttmacher Institute, the World Heath Organization and the UN’s Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) on Thursday released the first-ever model-based estimates of unintended pregnancy and abortion rates…
TB prevalence in Nigeria still worrisome as 245,000 die annually – Official
March 24, 2022 Dr. Betta Edu, Cross River Commissioner for Health on Thursday in Calabar said the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) globally and in Nigeria in particular remained worrisome. Edu…
Cases are increasing, WHO warns against relaxing COVID-19 protocol
March 17, 2022 World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against relaxing COVID-19 protocol, noting that the pandemic is not over as cases are increasing globally. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus…
Our non-kinetic approach yielding fruits, effort woos more insurgents to surrendering – Zulum’s aide
March 11, 2022 The Borno Government says more insurgents are laying down their arms because authorities adopted a non-kinetic warfare. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, retired…
WHO to ensure access to primary healthcare, UHC through new Global Health Facilities Database
March 10, 2022 The World Health Organization’s (WHO) new Global Health Facilities Database will be a key resource to help countries provide access to healthcare services for all populations. WHO…
WHO issues new guidelines on abortion to help countries deliver lifesaving care
March 9, 2022 …Says access to safe abortion critical for health of women, girls The World Health Organization (WHO) will on Wednesday release new guidelines on abortion care in a…
AfricaNXT 2022: How NCC Stole the Show, Won the Hearts of Youths
March 8, 2022 With 5G, there is something for everyone. Nigeria is kick-starting these massive benefits with enhanced broadband. 5G will bridge the fibre connectivity gap and with wireless broadband…
WHO launches new repository on urban health, says population to increase to 68% by 2050
March 7, 2022 Over 55% of the world’s population live in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. According to the World health organisation…
WHO sees little impact on COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Africa from Ukraine war
March 4, 2022 The World Health Organization said on Thursday it does not expect immediate impact on vaccine supply to Africa due to the fighting in Ukraine, and that Russia’s…