ShareBy Aluta News The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has donated 146 units of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service stations in Asokoro and Kuje Area Council. The institute said this was part of efforts to enhance prompt response to fire emergencies in theContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News News Investigators/ The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) through robust multi-sectoral collaborations, private sector engagement, and international partnerships. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, gave the assurance at the National Tuberculosis (TB) Conference, on Tuesday in Abuja, PateContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News The Ondo State Government and the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), on Tuesday in Abuja, launched the Immunisation and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project. The initiative is aimed at reducing mortality rates among pregnant women and children under five. The NewsContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News The Commissioner for Health in Osun, Mr Jola Akintola, says the state government is planing to engage retired doctors to make up for the scarcity of doctors. He made this known in Osogbo on Thursday during the ministry’s budget defence at the Osun House of Assembly. TheContinue Reading
ShareBy Aluta News News Investigators/ The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to assist in the procurement of medicines for its members with kidney disease. Its Lagos Coordinator, Mr Patrick Akpan, made the appeal in an interview with theContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has tasked media organisations on the promotion of breastfeeding practices in Nigeria. James Kigbu, a Pharmacist and Coordinator of NAFDAC in Niger and Chairman of the State Breast Milk Substitutes Multisectoral Committee, said this on Thursday. HeContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Management of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi, has issued a two-week ultimatum to relatives of unclaimed corpses in its morgue to claim them or they would be disposed of. This is contained in a statement by Miss Esther Bature, Head of Public Relations/Protocol of the centre andContinue Reading
ShareBy Mohammed Baba Busu Gov Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger, has inaugurated the Retiree Medical Insurance Package (RMIP), an initiative designed to provide essential support to retirees and senior citizens in the State. The Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo on his Social Media X, said thisContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), says its International Research Center of Excellence has emerged as a leader in addressing critical health challenges such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and other infectious diseases. Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, Executive Director, IHVN, said this while speaking to newsmen on Tuesday inContinue Reading
ShareBy Mohammed Baba Busu Society of Family physicians of Nigeria (SOFPON), Osun State Chapter, has commended the state governor, Gov. Ademola Adeleke for appointing its state Chairman, Dr Afolabi Adeola Babatunde as Chief Medical Director ( CMD), Uniosun teaching hospital.Osogbo. This is contained in a statement issued and signed byContinue Reading
