WHO approves first Malaria treatment for newborns and infants

The World Health Organization has approved the first malaria medicine specially made for newborn babies and infants. World Health Organization announced prequalification approval for artemether-lumefantrine, the first malaria treatment designed specifically for the youngest children. WHO said the approval confirms the medicine meets international standards for quality, safety, and effectiveness. Until now, infants were treated…

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FG Moves to Cut Maternal and Child Mortality – NPHCDA

FG Moves to Cut Maternal and Child Mortality – NPHCDA

The Federal Government has intensified its FG health intervention to reduce maternal, newborn, and child deaths nationwide. Additionally, the move follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to prioritise healthcare for women and children. Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), announced the intervention on Tuesday in Abuja. According to…

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