‘Need to strengthen immunisation coverage’
The recently launched 2021 National Immunisation Coverage Survey (NICS) has revealed that 18 per cent of children 12-23 months old did not receive any
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Tuberculosis: NGF seeks data-driven advocacy to states
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for data-driven advocacy on tuberculosis particularly for states nationwide. The Senior Health Adviser o
Why elderly people are dying of non-communicable diseases – Expert
A health-tech company, Gerocare, has said many elderly people in Nigeria are facing deteriorating health conditions and untimely deaths due to the abs
Benue allays fear over cholera outbreak
The Benue State Goverment has allayed the fears of its residents over the nationwide cholera outbreak, saying its health officials are prepared for an
Simple heart scan in old age may predict dementia in next 10 years—Study
Simple heart scans may be able to predict your risk of being diagnosed of dementia within a decade, a study suggests. Researchers found elderly people