Health Sector

16 States selected for HPV vaccination of girls

IT has been observed that incidence of cancer of the cervix is worrisomely on the
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Advocacy calls by KADMAM and RMNCAH-N Champions, Kaduna State

The Kaduna State Maternal Accountability Mechanism (KADMAM) and Kaduna State RMNCAH-N champions in advocating for
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Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage (LNU) Holds a Strategic

The Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage (LNU) with support from the World Health Organization
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WHO, EU launching a digital health initiative

As part of its efforts to strengthen global health security, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has
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Maternal Deaths: seeking improved health system and data

According to them, maternal and newborn deaths reduction which was 34 percent since 2000, stagnated
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Red flag over ‘Herbal Viagra’

The National Drug Authority (NDA), has raised a red flag over sexual-arousing herbal medicine manufactured
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Accessing lifesaving medication

Patients and health workers say the cost of lifesaving medications is a major challenge to
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Finance critical to efficient implementation of health services ― FG

The Federal Government has said healthcare financing, being one of the pillars of the health
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Self-administered contraception helping women and families

Following the introduction of self-administered injectable contraception in Nigeria, Anifa and other women in the
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Epidemics unpreparedness attributed to lack of funding

In 2001, African heads of state met in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and pledged to allocate
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