BHCPF: Stakeholders draft framework for timely budgeting, disbursement in Anambra
Emma Elekwa Stakeholders in health sector in Anambra state have advocated for timely budgeting and disbursement of Basic Health Care…
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ICD 2026: AHF, stakeholders intensify HIV prevention drive in Anambra, push condom use
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, in partnership with the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) and other stakeholders, on…
Vaccination safeguards children’s health, future — Mrs Soludo
The wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has described immunisation as every child’s right and a critical step…
Senate orders nationwide distribution of antivenoms to hospitals
The Senate has directed the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant agencies to ensure the nationwide distribution of antivenoms to…
Early breast cancer exam ‘ll reduce risk, extend lifespan – UNIZIK don
Emma Elekwa A lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof Stanley Anyanwu has called…
Anambra LG chairman urges grassroots sensitisation on measles-rubella vaccination
Mr Chinedu Okafor, Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra, has urged community leaders to intensify grassroots sensitisation…
Lassa Fever claims 17 lives in 8 states – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that at least 17 people have died from Lassa fever across…
Anambra’s emergency medical services benefit over 150 patients since 2023 launch
The Anambra State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (ASEMSAS) has successfully facilitated more than 150 emergency medical transports between…
Protests: NAFDAC insists on alcohol sachet ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated its resolve to continue enforcing the ban…
Nigeria on the brink as Environmental Health Council declares public health emergency over deadly air pollution
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has formally declared a national public health emergency over the surge in environmental-related…