The Nasarawa State Government has constituted 12 sub-committees to oversee preparations for the upcoming 76th Regular National Council on Health meeting scheduled to hold in […]
Category: Health
UNICEF, Nasarawa State Launches Health Camps to Tackle Malnutrition and Polio
By Amina Mohammed Lafia. The Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NAPHCDA), in collaboration with UNICEF, has announced the launch of specialized strategic health camps […]
Polio campaign: Nasarawa, UNICEF integrate health camps on malnutrition, others
The Nasarawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says it will integrate nutrition and other basic health services into the […]
UNICEF, Nasarawa State Launches Health Camps to Tackle Malnutrition and Polio
By Amina Mohammed Lafia. The Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NAPHCDA), in collaboration with UNICEF, has announced the launch of specialized strategic health camps […]
Immunization: Niger state targets 80% vaccination
Daniel Atori & Musa Ibrahim Following plans to reach zero-dose children, Niger state Governor has disclosed that plans have been concluded to ensure that over […]
Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association Declares State of Emergency On Lafia Abattoir
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The President Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association,( NVMA) Dr. Moses Arukuyo, said the Lafia abattoir should be reconstructed, equipped with water and […]
UNICEF hands over 45 motorcycles to Bauchi govt to boost immunization
By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi Global Affairs Canada (GAC), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over 45 brand new Boxer motorcycles […]
World Malaria Day: United Commitment Can Eliminate Malaria, Says Plateau Stakeholders
Stakeholders in the fight against malaria in Plateau State have stressed that a unified commitment by government, partners, and communities is key to eliminating the […]
Zero Dose Burden: Korean govt, UNICEF partner Niger state to immunise unvaccinated children in 8 months
Report by Musa Ibrahim & Daniel Atori The Republic of Korea (ROK) and United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have entered into partnership with the […]
Nasarawa First Lady Calls for Increased Funding to Combat Malnutrition, Anaemia
By Chris Nyamtu The First Lady of Nasarawa State, Hajiya Silifat Abdullahi, has called on governments at all levels to prioritise increased budgetary allocations to […]
Expert urges extra care for high-risk pregnancy to avoid complications
Dr Olabamiji Adeola, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH) Lafia has called for extra care for high-risk pregnancy to avoid complications […]
Niger Gov’s Wife tasks LGA Chairmen, Deputies to increase Nutrition budget
Report by Daniel Atori As part of efforts to tackle malnutrition in the state, Wife of the Niger state Governor, Hajia Fatima Mohammed Bago has […]
TB: Niger set to deliver 17,000 testing kits to 275 focal facilities
Report by Daniel Atori Following concerns that the state may face tuberculosis crisis by mid this year, the Niger state government has said it will […]
UNICEF Alerts Niger Residents of Possible Polio OutbreakÂ
Daniel Atori & Musa Ibrahim The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as warned that Niger state faces a heightened risk of polio disease outbreak if […]