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FG says maternal deaths declining, vows to prioritise
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (313+ words) From Okwe Obi, Abuja Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has assured Nigerians of the Federal Government's resolve to prioritise women's health, claiming that maternal death has reduced to about 17 percent in health facilities. Pate stated…...
Why Nigeria must prioritise family planning –NUJ president
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (536+ words) President, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahaya President, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahaya, has called on the Federal Government to treat family planning as a matter of national survival, warning that continued neglect could deepen maternal mortality,…...
Sanwo-Olu welcomes first babies of 2026 in Lagos, leads New Year hospital visits
1+ week, 2+ day ago (341+ words) The visits covered Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Imota General Hospital, and Gbagada General Hospital, where three newborns " Baby Oluwadare, Baby Adegeye-Abiodun, and Baby Daramola " were celebrated with prayers and presentation of gifts by the First Lady and the Wife of the…...
FCT Minister Mahmoud praises First Lady’s maternal welfare initiatives
1+ week, 3+ day ago (273+ words) Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud during First Baby of the year visit in Abuja on Thursday, January 1st 2025 Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mariya Mahmoud has praised First Lady of Nigeria,…...