Health Sector

Norovirus outbreak reported in US: What you need to know

Each year, there are around 109,000 hospitalisations and 900 deaths attributed to norovirus, primarily affecting
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Tinubu approves changes in leadership of health, social welfare sectors

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment and reappointment of the Board Chairpersons and Chief
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Experts Seek Robust Implementation of Health Sector Renewal Initiative

The initiative, launched by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, in
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Children most at risk as measles cases soar from Ethiopia

COVID-19 disrupted routine vaccinations against measles globally in 2020 and leaving millions of children –
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WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free, marking a historic milestone

A total of 43 countries and 1 territory have now been certified as malaria-free The
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NPC begins health surveys in Cross River

National Population Commission (NPC) has selected 16 councils in Cross River State for the conduct of
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Tech Expert Advocate For AI, and Machine Learning in Nigeria’s

A US based Nigerian Public Health Advocate and healthcare Information technology expert, Funke Alabi has
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FG inaugurates health research committee

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to address citizens’ health challenges and add to
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UHC Day 2023: Nigeria holds Policy Dialogue, as President Tinubu

Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) is commemorated on the 12th of December every year.
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Pate seeks global collaboration to strengthen childhood vaccination, research

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, has called for global
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