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Malaria Day: World leaders announce new initiatives to accelerate progress

Leaders from across the globe on Thursday, April 25, 2019 met in Paris, France to renew commitments and announce new initiatives to accelerate the global movement...

Nigeria among countries with fresh measles outbreak

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Nigeria as one of the nine African countries where measles outbreaks have resurfaced. WHO in a statement signed on...

WHO commends Malawi on launch of world’s first malaria vaccine

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended the Government of Malawi on the country’s launch of the world’s first malaria vaccine for children from zero to...

China to support hydrogen, fuel cell vehicles to go green

China will push ahead with the development of its hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicle industry, a government official said on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The initiative...

Endorsing global call to action on climate, health

Director, Centre for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University, USA, Dr Ed Maibach, recently had the opportunity to issue a call to action to Red Cross...

Health Day: AfDB joins call for universal health coverage for all

On the occasion of World Health Day 2019, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is renewing its call for firmer commitment to pledges made by countries for universal health...

UNICEF commits to addressing children health challenges in Nigeria

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is committed to addressing the health challenges of children, especially malnutrition, in Nigeria to improve on their health...

Govt, CSOs back draft tobacco rules, Reps promise speedy adoption

The Federal Ministry of Health and hundreds of civil society and youth groups have defended the draft National Tobacco Control Regulations 2018 Bill currently before the...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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