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Climate change driving malaria surge in Pakistan, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services have sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in malaria cases across the...

Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak

Uganda on Saturday, April 26, 2025, declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in...

Polio: Kaduna, Kogi, Sokoto, Kano, Adamawa, Bauchi launch immunisation campaign

In a small village of Unguan Kanawa, Tankarau, Dutsen-Abba Ward, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, a tragic reality has sparked a life-saving...

Autism Month: Group advocates child safety from toxic chemicals, waste

Filipino environmental justice organisation, BAN Toxics, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, joined the 13th advocacy “Fun Walk” in celebration of Autism Awareness Month in...

Malaria vaccines available in Kebbi, Bayelsa at no cost – NPHCDA

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says free malaria vaccines are available in Primary Healthcare Centres in Kebbi and Bayelsa states for children aged five to...

Nigeria renews commitment to eliminate malaria by 2030

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate malaria in Nigeria by 2030. The country continues to bear the heaviest malaria burden globally, accounting for...

World Malaria Day: C21st Issues clamours climate-resilient, gender-responsive strategies to tackle malaria

The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st), a Lagos-based civil society organisation (CSO), has joined the global community in observing World Malaria Day 2025,...

Africa CDC, WHO update mpox strategy as outbreaks persist

Africa CDC and World Health Organsation (WHO) have updated their joint Continental Response Plan for the mpox emergency as the disease continues to affect...

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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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