NHED, CAPPA Back NAFDAC’s Sachet Alcohol Ban, Say Public Health Trumps Profits
The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have thrown their weight behind the National Agency...
COP11 Groups Urge Nigerian Delegates To Speak Up For Public Health
Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have cautioned Nigeria’s delegation to the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11)...
Renewed War Against Malaria Yielding Significant Results, Says FG
By Blessing Otobong-Gabriel
Federal government has stated that Nigeria’s fight against malaria is gaining momentum.
According to the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,...
Unresolved Welfare: Health Unions Begin Indefinite Strike Today
By Blessing Otobong-Gabriel
Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, AHPA, have declared an indefinite nationwide strike effective today (Saturday),...
Maternal Deaths Dropped By 17% In 172 LGAs – Pate
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says Nigeria has recorded a 17% reduction in maternal deaths in 172 high-burden local...