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90% children aged 1-14 years subjected to violent discipline – Survey

Nine out of every 10 children aged 1-14 years (90%) have been subjected to at least one form of violent discipline by caregivers, the 2021 Multiple In

GAVI earmarks $50m funding for health system strengthening in 8 states

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is supporting eight states of the country with a $50m grant to strengthen their health system from this year to 2024. Thye

Over 6,092 health workers get ECHO training on HIV, COVID-19

The Extension for Community Health Outcome (ECHO) programme has strengthened the capacity of 6,092 health workers from 698 health facilities on HIV, C

Stakeholders seek implementation of national multisectoral plan of action for nutrition

Civil society organisations have enjoined governments at all levels to fund and implement the National Multisectoral Plan of Action for Nutrition to g

Why COVID-19 vaccination is still important

Relevant health institutions in the country have advised Nigerians to continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19. They said those who have not yet be