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NACA Cautions Nigerians Against Indiscriminate Sex in 2020

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has cautioned Nigerians

Total of 26,039 Babies Estimated To Be Born On New Year’s Day In Nigeria

According to The United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF) an estimate of

Enugu Govt to Revitalise 51 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)

The Enugu State Government says it will revitalise 51 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)

Lagos Govt sends strong warning to hospitals over rejection of gunshot victims

The Lagos State Government has sent a strong warning to all health

Jonathan, wife visit corporal who was shot during attack on their house (photos)

Following the attack launched on Goodluck Jonathan's residence in Otuoke, Bayelsa state

Lagos State Government Present Financial Support To Children With Disabilities

The Lagos State Government in the spirit of the yuletide season presented

Possible Lassa Fever Outbreak In Ebonyi State

An immediate closure of St. Vincent Hospital in Ebonyi State has been

Cholera Cases drop by 60% Globally, as Nigeria Records Significant Progress – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said the number of cholera cases

FG Mobilizes Stakeholders For Awareness Campaign On Climate Change

The Federal Ministry of Environment on Wednesday said it has mobilised stakeholders

Sensitisation on Essential Family Practices will Improve Child Health, Reduce Mortality Rate – UNICEF

 The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says its sensitisation on essential family

Samoa Measles Death toll Rises to 73

At least 73 people, mostly children, have died in Samoa due to

Sokoto Govt. Disburses N6.5m for Free Treatment of Needy Patients

The Sokoto State Government on Sunday disbursed N6.5 million to health facilities

Chief Medical Director Urges FG to Create Budget line for Research in Hospitals

 Dr Muhammad Alkali, the Chief Medical Director, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital

Fake Doctor Sentenced To 54 Years In Prison In Adamawa, Yola

A high court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced one Ibrahim

Lagos State Begins Disinfection, Decontamination Of Live Bird Markets

Lagos State Government has began statewide disinfection and decontamination of 17 major

Nasarawa Govt to Boost Fight Against HIV with N1.8bn

The Nasarawa State Government says it will soon release N1.8 billion to

More than a dozen feared missing as volcano erupts New Zealand, 5 dead

WHAKATANE, also known as white Island, New Zealand - More than two

American Rapper Juice WRLD Reportedly Dead At 21 After Suffering Seizure

Young American Hip-Hop star Juice WRLD whose career was just taking off

Nigerian Singer, Orezi Survives Car Crash On Third Mainland Bridge

Popular Nigerian singer, Esegine Allen, also known as Orezi, on Friday December

World Health Organisation: Measles Infected Nearly 10 Million People, killed 140,000

 Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly

Eden Hazard Ruled Out Of First El-Classico Of The Season With Injury

Real Madrid's  Eden Hazard has been ruled out of the first El

Breaking: Vandals cause Pipeline Explosion In Gloryland Estate, Isheri Olofin

There has been a huge fire outbreak at Isheri along Igando Road,

Expert Urges FG to Resuscitate Pre-Hospital Care

Dr Omotayo Adesiyun, a Consultant Paediatrician at the University of Ilorin Teaching

French Montana Shares Picture From Hospital, Releases Date For New Album

American-Moroccan Rapper, French Montana is bouncing back on his feet and recovering

Encourage PLWDs to take ownership of their care, Expert urges FG

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), report, about 15 per cent

2019 Disability Day: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Lists Achievements

Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,

AU Says more than $55m Pledged to Fight Ebola in Africa

 The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Mahamat, said more than 55

World AIDS Day: Kano Govt. Spends N486m on Fight Against Scourge

The Kano State Government said it had spent N486 million on the

Lagos Seals Up Big Boss Supermarket For Sale Of Expired Products

In a bid to ensure the safety of consumers from the purchase

World Aids Day: KADSACA begins HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign for Secondary Schools

The Kaduna State Aids Control Agency (KADSACA) on Thursday commenced a three-day