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Photos: Dangote named chair as Buhari inaugurates Nigeria End Malaria Council

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). The council, led by Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, was inaugurated on Tuesday at the state house, Abuja. Ekumankama Joseph Nkama, minister of state for health; Osagie Ehanire, minister of health; Boss

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NGO trains 1,500 schoolgirls on how to produce reusable pads

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2022

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Gift A Child Initiative (GACI),says it has trained no fewer than 1,500 secondary schoolgirls in Edo and Kwara on how to produce reusable sanitary pads. Its Founder, Miss Deborah Eseni, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Tuesday. Eseni said GACI embarked on the […]

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Breaking: Osun govt confirms first case of monkeypox

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2022

The first case of Monkeypox has been discovered in the State of Osun. It was gathered that the case was discovered in Iperindo, Atakumosa East Local Government of the State, last week. The State Commissioner, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu confirmed the outbreak of the disease, According to him, the patient carrying the disease had fully healed […]

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Monkeypox Spreads To 27 states, Cases Hit 172

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2022

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed the number of monkeypox cases has risen to 172 in the country. The centre’s Week 31 reports indicated the spread has reached 27 states since January. From January 1 to August 7, 2022, NCDC said four deaths were recorded from four states – Delta (1), Lagos (1), […]

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Covid-19: Ogun Govt. launches strategic initiative

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2022

The Ogun State Primary Healthcare Development Board (OGPHCDB) in collaboration with development partners on health has launched a strategic initiative called S.C.A.L.E.S 3.0, a 3months campaign designed to ensure full coverage of residents for vaccination, particularly those within ages 18 and above. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker revealed this in Abeokuta, during

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Ogun Govt. advocates exclusive breastfeeding for Babies

Daily Dispatch August 7, 2022

In a bid to promote exclusive breastfeeding practice, Ogun State Government has urged employers of labour to create a baby-friendly working environment that will encourage nursing mothers in their respective organisations, to ensure stronger immunity in children. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker said this in Abeokuta, while speaking with newsmen on the 2022 World