Ogun introduces vaccination against diarrhea
THE Ogun State Government through the State Primary Health Care Development Board (OGPHDB), in collaboration with development partners in the health sector, has introduced Rotavirus …
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Ogun govt. kicks off free health programme for mothers, children
In its determination at ensuring zero maternal and child mortality rates, the Ogun Government has assured that more health intervention programmes would be carried out …
Africa has one psychiatrist to 500,000 population – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that there is one psychiatrist per 500,000 people in the African region. The Director of Programme Management, …
Dementia, seventh leading cause of death globally – WHO
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday said dementia is the seventh leading cause of death globally. The organisation, however, said dementia research accounts for …
African Health Ministers launch campaign to curb Sickle Cell Disease cases
African health ministers have launched a campaign to raise awareness, and strengthen prevention and care of sickle cell disease, one of the most common diseases …
Togo becomes first country to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases
The World Health Organisation has acknowledged Togo as the first country to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) globally. The WHO made this known …
Dangote, Otedola, Alakija, Elumelu get fresh appointments from Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appointed Aliko Dangote as chairman of the newly inaugurated Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Also appointed as members of …
160 million Nigerians risk Yellow Fever, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that 160 million Nigerians are at risk of yellow fever. The WHO said with Nigeria’s population of …
Covid-19: Ogun Govt. Launches strategic initiative
The Ogun State Primary Healthcare Development Board (OGPHCDB) in collaboration with development partners on health has launched a strategic initiative called S.C.A.L.E.S 3.0, a 3months …
MonkeyPox: Why Men Should Reduce Sex Partners — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has for the first time issued concrete recommendations about sexual behaviour for those most at risk, in view of increasing …
Ogun Govt. Justifies Supplement Of OBR Vaccination With Vit. A
Ogun State Government has explained that it is conscious of the fact that a well-nourished child will do well and be immune to diseases, hence …
10 Million People Died Of Cancer In 2021 – WHO
No fewer than 10 million people died of cancer across the world in 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The global health …