Immunisation: FCTA beg parents, schools to protect children from preventable diseases
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has appealed to parents, guardians, caregivers and school authorities to prioritize the health and safety of children, by ensuring full compliance with ongoing immunisation campaigns against preventable diseases such as measles and rubella. This appeal had become necessary following the refusal of several schools and institutions within the FCT, […]
Sustained Commitment Needed to End Polio in Africa Despite Major Gains, WHO Warns
As the world commemorates the 2025 Polio Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has cautioned that despite remarkable progress in the fight against polio across Africa, the mission to completely eradicate the disease remains unfinished. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi in a message to mark the annual event themed “End Polio: […]
FG Disburses ₦32.9bn To Strengthen Primary Healthcare accountability
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion under a revised funding framework for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), aimed at expanding access to quality primary healthcare services and improving transparency in resource utilisation. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate who made this known at the […]