By Frank Ulom WASHINGTON (CONVERSEER) – The United States’ top vaccine advisory body is preparing to introduce significant revisions to the country’s recommended childhood and adolescent immunisation schedule, in what could mark the most substantial shift in decades. According to documents released by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which operates under the Centres…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has approved the theme and sub-themes for the 66th National Council on Health (NCH), scheduled to hold, for the first time, in Calabar, Cross River State, from November 17 to 21, 2025, as preparations gather momentum for the hosting of Nigeria’s highest policy-making forum on health….
The Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John in a meeting with the TDA members. By Akanimo Kufre The Association of Practicing Traditional Birth Attendants (TDA) in Akwa Ibom State led by the President, Mrs. Sarah Akpan has thrown support on Governor Umo Eno’s health reforms to ensure Akwa Ibom citizens enjoy quality health…
Executive Director YOSPIS, Hajia Zainab Nasir Ahmad. By Anietie Akpan Amid drug menace, 80 Percent of Youths in Kano State, Northern Central Nigeria are at risk of becoming a lost generation. The Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) raised the alarm describing the situation as a “ticking time bomb”…
Excited students of Community Secondary School, Ikot Ewa, showing off the donated sanitary pads. By Asuquo Cletus PADBANK, a humanitarian initiative aimed at tackling period poverty in Cross River State, has raised awareness on menstrual hygiene and donated sanitary pads to students of Community Secondary School, Ikot Ewa, in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the…
