A humanitarian intervention focused on providing integrated food, nutrition sanitation and protection services in Nigeria’s north-east region will empower over 300,000 mothers and caregivers.
Category: Health
SON Establishes 213 Nigerian Industrial Standards Against Fake Products’ Proliferation
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has deployed 213 Nigerian Industrial Standards to combat proliferation of fake products in the country.
Discrimination Against Children Affects Their Education, Health And Access To Govt. Resources
Discrimination against children based on ethnicity, language, and religion are rife in countries worldwide, according to a new UNICEF report published ahead of World Children’s Day.
UNICEF Commends Govt. On The Release Of The Abducted Children In Katsina State
In a statement issued on the 7th of November by it’s communication Specialist, Samuel Kaalu, UNICEF has welcomed with relief, news of the release of 21 children abducted at a farm in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, north-west Nigeria, on Sunday, 30 November.
UNICEF Applauds Adamawa State Government For Signing The Child Protection Bill Into law.
UNICEF has commended the Governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Fintiri for signing the Child Protection Bill into law.
Over Half A Billion Dollars Pledged By Donors To Deepening Child Malnutrition Crisis
Governments, philanthropies, and private donors have pledged approximately US$577 million since July in response to the deepening child malnutrition crisis – with at least 60 per cent of that amount committed to directly supporting UNICEF’s work.
BENEFITS OF EARLY MORNING SEX – Prof. Musa Yakubu
Prof Musa Yakubu of University of Ilorin has said having sex in the early morning lowers blood pressure and reduces risks of h of the
NARD extols Ngige for timely resolution of doctors’ strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extolled the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige for the prompt resolution of the recent nationwide doctors’ strike.
FG, Striking Doctors Sign Fresh Agreement
The Federal Government on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Action (MoA) with striking Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end the action.
Insurgency: We’ll support Borno to improve on healthcare delivery – NHIS
The Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, Muhammed Sambo, has said efforts are being made to support the Borno state government to deliver improved healthcare services to the people of the state.