WHO Declares New COVID-19 Strain Variant of Interest
World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a new strain of Covid-19 as a variant of interest. However, the organisation said…
Category: Health
USAID Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Health Insurance, Family Planning, Nutrition
The United States Agency for International Development and stakeholders in the health sector have listed three key priority areas to…
We condemn attack against farmers- Save The Children Initiative
Bukola Afeni The Save the Children Initiative has condemned the relentless wave of attacks against farmers in Nigeria by armed…
Breastfeeding: WEMAI Calls for Healthy Nutrition for Lactating Mothers
Wunmi Semudara As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, the Women Empowerment and Media Advocacy Initiative, WEMAI, has called on…
Diphtheria: Bauchi Confirms Two Deaths, Outbreak in SIx LGAs
Two persons have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of Diphtheria in six local government areas of Bauchi State. The…
13 people died from diphtheria disease in Kaduna State
Yemi Obafemi Thirteen people has reportedly died as a result of diphtheria outbreak disease in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area…
Alcoholic drink kills 8 people, 12 in critical condition after consumption
Bukola Afeni The Ogun state Government said no fewer than 8 persons have died, and 12 others in critical…
Women Deliver 2023: Public- private partnerships is critical for ending gender inequality
Bukola Afeni Stakeholders working in the women and gender sector said Public-private partnerships are powerful strategies for ending gender inequality…
Around 2,000 Penguins Wash Up Dead On Uruguay Coast
Around 2,000 penguins have appeared dead on the coast of eastern Uruguay in the last 10 days, and the cause,…
Child birth- Gbagada Hospital Doctor’s negligence kills healthy pregnant woman
Victoria Ogunrinde The negligent conduct of doctors and midwives at the Gbagada General hospital, Lagos state has led to…