UNICEF Nigeria jas said that is amplifying efforts to counter a growing outbreak of diphtheria that has affected children in 27 states. As of July 2023, 3,850 suspected cases were reported with 1,387 confirmed as diphtheria.
The disease has tragically claimed 122 lives, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 8.7%.
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UNICEF, UK Govt. Rollout New Project To Protect Children In North-East Nigeria
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.
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 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.
As Floods Devastates Nigeria, Over 1.5 Million Children’s Lives At Risk -Says UNICEF
The floods which have affected 34 out of the 36 states in the country, have displaced 1.3 million people. Over 600 people have lost their lives and over 200,000 houses have either been partially or fully damaged. Cases of diarrhoea and water-borne diseases, respiratory infection, and skin diseases have already been on the rise.
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.
