1 week ago Rivers’ University VC promises free medical check up for staff

As varsity marks World Malaria Day The Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi has said that read more Rivers’ University VC promises free medical check up for staff

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1 week ago Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended vital support to victims of a recent fire disaster, the physically challenged, and vulnerable families in Taraba and Jigawa states through a large-scale food distribution exercise. According to a statement by the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, the Foundation distributed 500 bags of rice and 100 mats to victims […] The post Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Ike Odoeme Foundation commemorated 2025 World Malaria day in Imo State with the distribution of ten thousand insecticide-treated nets and medications at no cost to vulnerable communities in Imo State at the weekend. The Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health with other partners of the latter, […] The post Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs

…. Kebbi traditional rulers, NOA backs campaign From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, a project under the Rotary International in partnership with the PATH has decided to tackle malaria in six Local Government Areas of Kebbi State which are hard to reach terrains. The Councils where pilot campaign would kick off […] The post World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Friday said malaria was not just a public health issue, but a national emergency in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday on World Malaria Day 2025, she emphasised that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend. The theme for this […] The post World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to […] The post First Lady declares malaria national emergency on World Malaria Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria Must Reignite Fight Against Malaria, Says Remi Tinubu

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has urged a renewed national push against malaria, describing the disease as a national emergency. Speaking in a statement to mark the World Malaria Day 2025, Tinubu said Nigerians must “reinvest, reimagine, and reignite” efforts to end the disease, which continues to claim thousands of lives annually. “The […]

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2 w. ago Emzor Reaffirms Commitment To Eradicating Malaria Across Africa

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a leading name in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting both national and international efforts aimed at combating the high prevalence of malaria in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa. World Malaria Day, is celebrated on April 25th each year. The day is used to highlight the burden […]

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2 w. ago Emzor boss, Stella Okoli champions local solutions for malaria eradication

By Doris Obinna   Emzor currently produces over 20 antimalarial SKUs which include: Maldox Sulfadoxine/ Pyrimethamine), Lokmal  (Artemether/Lumefantrine), Piramal TS  (Dihydroartemisinin/  Piperaquine), Diasunate  (Artesunate/Amodiaquine), and Chloroquine, in different dosage forms including tablets, suspensions and dispersible tablets.   In commemoration of the World Malaria Day (WMD) 2025, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to […] The post Emzor boss, Stella Okoli champions local solutions for malaria eradication appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Celebration as foundation brings free medical care, food relief to Enugu community

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu There was jubilation in Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obele Agu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday, as some less privileged, numbering over 500 benefited from a free medical care and food support by Adani Care Foundation. Bags of rice and other food items were distributed to the […] The post Celebration as foundation brings free medical care, food relief to Enugu community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago USAID cuts leave African health systems in crisis as malaria, cholera surge

As clouds gather and humidity rises across West Africa, whose annual rains bring an uptick of deadly, malaria-carrying mosquitoes, Musa Adamu Ibrahim, a nurse, is sitting at home, unemployed. In Nigeria — home to 30 percent of the world’s annual 600,000 malaria deaths — clinics that once served 300 people a day in the conflict-hit Read More

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4 w. ago Obasanjo unveils health initiatives, hearing aid scheme in Abia

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday in Umuahia, officially unveiled Abia State Formal Sector Health Insurance, Abia Health Outreach, and the free distribution of hearing aids by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation and Starkey Foundation. Obasanjo, who described Abia State Governor Alex Otti as an “established performing governor”, commended the governor for his healthcare Read More

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