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WHO, UNICEF partner Kwara govt on tetanus elimination
World Health Organization (WHO) and the UNICEF has collaborated with the Kwara state government to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus in selected 10 local government areas of the state.Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Friday,…
Untreated fungal infection can lead to death —Expert
The University College Hospital Mycology Research/Study Group, Ibadan says many untreated fungal infection may be life-threatening, accounting for between 50,000 and 100,000 deaths yearly in Nigeria.The convener, Dr Adetona Fayemiwo,…
Alcohol and ageing, a risky combination
A significant number of older adults have ongoing problems with alcohol. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts warn that indulging in late-life drinking can contribute to increase in illnesses, death and health care costs.…
Kwara begins nutrition-related treatment for under 5 children
GOV. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara says all children under five years in the state will henceforth have access to nutrition-related treatment in Primary Health Centres in the state.
Abdulrazaq, who was represented by Prof. Mamman Jubril,…
Oyo govt to open 3 more abattoirs to aid healthy meat consumption
THE Oyo State government has concluded plans to open three more modern abattoirs in the state in its bid to ensure consumption of hygienic and healthy meat by residents.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by Dr…
LASG strengthens emergency preparedness against infectious diseases
THE Lagos State Government (LASG) says it has strengthened its emergency preparedness against emerging infectious diseases through the implementation of policies on bio-security and bio-banking.
The state Commissioner for Health, Prof.…
UNICEF expresses worry over malnutrition threat in Borno, Yobe, others
UNITED Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over severe acute malnutrition threat in some northern states, especially Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
The Fund said urgent attention is required to contain the…
UNICEF provides N8bn support to Adamawa
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided cash support worth N8 billion to Adamawa through Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) from 2014 to date.
The Chief of UNICEF, Bauchi Field Office, Mr Bhanu Pathak, made this…
Cold: Blowing your nose can worsen it
For many people with a stuffy nose, reaching for a tissue or handkerchief to have a good blow is a natural response to clear the mucus. In this report by Sade Oguntola, experts say on the balance repeated and vigorous blowing of the nose…
Specialist seeks govt intervention on locust beans production
A member of America Chemical Society, Ademilua Adebola has called on Nigeria to focus more on high quality production of locust beans in order to stop the importation of some raw materials’ that can be locally substituted for using locust…