Category: HEALTH

Annual Autism Conference

GTCO Announces 16th Autism Conference and Free Consultation Themed “Acceptance in Action: From Family to Classroom to Workplace to Public Spaces”

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO”) on Wednesday announced full plans for its 16th Annual Autism Conference scheduled to hold on Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th, at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Themed “Acceptance in Action: From Family to Classroom to Workplace to Public Spaces,” the Conference, which will be followed by one-on-one family […]

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NCDC Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak in Sokoto: One Fatality Reported Amid Rising Cases

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto, with one fatality reported. The NCDC said there were 29 suspected cases in November 2025, with six laboratory-confirmed and one fatality. This pushes the monthly case fatality rate (CFR) to a concerning 16.67%. In its latest Situation Report released on Thursday, […]

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Maternal Mortality: Nigeria government announces free cesarean sections for pregnant women

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The Nigerian government has announced that Cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, announced the launch of the “free cesarean section ” at an ongoing three-day Nigeria Health […]

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A Spectrum of Possibilities 2024 GTCO Autism Programme

“A Spectrum of Possibilities” – GTCO Announces 2024 Autism Program and Theme

Ayo Olowo

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s program is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The theme A Spectrum of Possibilities aligns with GTCO’s commitment to diversity, equity, […]

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GTCO Autism Conference 2023…Empowering Voices For Autism

Empowering Voices For Autism: GTCO announce dates for 2023 Autism Conference 2023

Ayo Olowo

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference […]

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