Breastfeeding: Building Sustainable Support for Nigerian Mothers and Infants
Breastfeeding is often described as a child’s first vaccine, a natural, cost-effective way to ensure survival, good health, and proper development....
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‘Health sector mostly funded from domestic sources’
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has disclosed that Nigeria’s health sector is funded overwhelmingly from domestic...
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UNICEF warns Rubella measles causes birth defects in newborns
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund, UNICEF, has said that Rubella Measles is one of the major causes of defects in newly born babies....
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NMA raises alarm over mental health crisis among doctors
Kwara State chapter of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has expressed concern over the growing mental health challenges and well-being of doctors in...
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Nigeria records 22.5% decline in early initiation of breastfeeding
Nigeria has recorded a significant decline in early initiation of breastfeeding—defined as breastfeeding within the first hour of birth—falling from...
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Bleaching creams with over 2% hydroquinone harmful, NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has warned users of bleaching creams to desist from using products with excess...
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Nigeria commemorates maiden National Health Promotion Day
The Federal Government has commemorated the maiden National Health Promotion Day (HPD). The HPD aims to promote healthy living among Nigerians, and...
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