44 h. ago 1.3 million Nigerian, Ethiopian children risk death from malnutrition – UNICEF

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has said 1.3 million children (under the age of five) suffering from severe acute malnutrition can lose access to treatment, leaving them at heightened risk of death. UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director, Kitty Palais, stated this at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on Friday. In recent years, international Read More

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47 h. ago FAO combats acute malnutrition in Sokoto, distributes nutritious food to children

The Country Representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Koffy Dominique, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to achieving zero-hunger in the country. Speaking in Sokoto on Saturday during an official engagement in Tangaza Local Government Area, Dominique revealed that FAO was targeting one million malnourished children for support Read More

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63 h. ago One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid – UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Agency says it will run out of supply of lifesaving food to treat children suffering from acute malnutrition read more One million malnourished children in Nigeria and Ethiopia risk losing aid – UNICEF

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1 week ago Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma

Tribune Online Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma To mark World Glaucoma Day, doctors from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) have joined forces with journalists in Sokoto to educate the public about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. The medical team visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Sokoto State Council office, where they conducted free eye screenings, distributed medications and […] Sokoto doctors, journalists partner to raise awareness on glaucoma Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tambuwal distributes Ramadan aid to 30,000 Sokoto households

Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party in the state will provide essential aid to 30,000 households during Ramadan. Tambuwal while flagging off the distribution of the foodstuffs in his compound at Kotangora road on Monday, said this support reflects the party’s commitment to unity, compassion and helping those Read More

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2 w. ago Sokoto distributes ₦1.66 billion drugs to PHCs to boost healthcare services

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has flagged off the distribution of essential drugs and Mama kits to 244 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the 23 local government areas. The distribution was aimed at improving healthcare service delivery, especially at the grassroots level. The drugs distributed include essential drugs, antihelminthic and haematinic drugs, under-5 […] The post Sokoto distributes ₦1.66 billion drugs to PHCs to boost healthcare services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition

Tribune Online Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition A few weeks after the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) declared that Bauchi State has the highest burden of U-5 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Nutrition Corners and gardens have been reintroduced in fifty Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in ten LGAs of the state. Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has distributed foodstuffs and financial assistance to Imams, their deputies and Mu’adhins across the state to support them during the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution ceremony, announced that each Imam would receive five bags of maize and N100,000, while their […] The post Sokoto distributes foodstuffs and financial assistance to islamic leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sokoto distributes food items, financial assistance to Islamic leaders

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has distributed foodstuffs and financial assistance to Imams, their deputies, and Mu’adhins across the state in order to support them during the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who flagged off the distribution ceremony, announced that each Imam will receive five bags of maize and N100,000, […] The post Sokoto distributes food items, financial assistance to Islamic leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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