UN commends Nigeria’s efforts to improve water, sanitation services in rural communities
The United Nations on Tuesday appreciated Nigerian Government’s efforts towards scaling up access to potable water and sanitation services in…
UNICEF vaccinates 30m Nigerian children in 5 yrs
By Folasade Akpan/Funmilayo Adeyemi The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says it vaccinated 30 million children in Nigeria in the…
WHO, Yobe govt sensitise 27,000 households on disease prevention
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with Yobe government have engaged 30 Community Health Champions to sensitise 27,000 households…
Deteriorating Health: We must save ourselves from chemical farming – Expert warns
By Ebere Agozie Elder Emeka Ogazi, the Executive Director, Transparency and Economic Development Initiatives (TEDI), has warned Nigerians on the…
Taraba Community lauds GAVI, UNICEF for intervention in health care
By Saidu Adamu The Jegamdombi community in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba has appreciated the support of UNICEF, saying…
Group advocates prioritisation of mental health in schools
The President of Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), Mr Zion Abba, on Friday advocated the need to prioritise mental health…
Mental Health: A necessity for regular checks
By Gami Tadanyigbe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Experts say mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables…
World Malaria Day: WHO advocates more resources, technical capacities
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) says governments must mobilise more resources and technical capacities to help strengthen…
Rape: Expert identifies communication, survival skills for prevention
By Justina Auta, Angela Atabo Dr Maji Peterx, a mental health expert, has identified communication, instilling self-esteem and survival skills…
Pregnancy: Many CS procedures can be avoided with traditional medicine – TBA
A Traditional Medicine Birth Attendant (TBA), Mr Moruf Abuna, says many incidences of caesarean sections (CS) can be avoided if…