ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 8, 2022 An ophthalmologist, Dr. Chika Ugagu, says measles is one of the leading causes of childhood blindness in Nigeria and third world countries, based on several researches conducted. Ugagu who… Measles, one of the leading causes of blindness in children, says ophthalmologist
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 8, 2022 The Bauchi State Government says it has targeted 2.286 million children for immunisation against polio in the 2022 first round exercise. Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare… Polio: Bauchi govt targets 2.3m children for immunisation
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 8, 2022 The Federal Medical Center (FMC), Yola, in partnership with Manaco Impact Foundation has developed vaccine reminder App (Peadiatric Oncall) designed to promote childhood vaccination. Prof. Auwal Abubakar, Chief Medical… FMC Yola develops childhood vaccine reminder App – Official
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 6, 2022 The Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it has vaccinated more than 51 per cent of the population in the state. Dr Mohammed Adis, Executive Secretary of… COVID-19: Nasarawa State vaccinates 51%- NAPHDA
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 5, 2022 Nigeria recorded 428 new COVID-19 infections with eight deaths on Tuesday in 13 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) made this… COVID-19: Nigeria records 428 new infections, 8 deaths
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 3, 2022 Nigeria will not be a dumping ground for chemicals banned in other countries. Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the agency’s Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control… Nigeria will not be made dumping ground for banned products, says NAFDAC DG
ShareBy Aluta News Jan. 1, 2021 The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on women, especially nursing mothers to ensure their babies are exclusively breastfeed for the health and well-being of the babies. Mrs… Baby of the Year: Aisha Buhari tasks nursing-mothers on exclusive breastfeeding
ShareBy Aluta News Dec. 28, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) will miss its target to vaccinate 40 per cent of the population in every country by the end of the year, with the shortfalls… WHO will miss global 40% vaccination target
ShareBy Aluta News Dec. 28, 2021 UN Secretary-General António Guterres, says infectious diseases remain a danger to every country, pushing health systems to the brink and upending daily life for all of humanity. Guterres, in… Infectious diseases remain a danger to every country – UN chief
ShareBy Aluta News Dec. 28, 2021 Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says quality and affordable healthcare delivery remains one of his top priorities for the masses in the state. Oyetola said this during a community… Quality, affordable healthcare my priority – Gov. Oyetola