Month: November 2017

In Sogunro community, teenage pregnancy rules

Procreation commonly known as child bearing is a divine engagement and one…

Juliet Umeh

Agboyi Ketu: Where TBAs hold all aces as midwives

For the people of Agboyi Ketu, a Lagos suburb, lack of basic…

Juliet Umeh

How woman bled to death after delivery in maternity home run by NSCDC nurse

"95 percent of women in the village put to bed in this house,"…

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FG restates commitment to promoting oral health

Abuja -  The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its determination to continue to…

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Hope rises for HIV patients, others as NASS vows to implement NH Act

ABUJA - Nigeria's  health sector may get its biggest allocation ever  if the…

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UNFPA lauds Mrs Saraki’s commitment to mothers, children’s health in Nigeria

ABUJA - The United Nations Population, UNFPA, has commended the  Wife of Nigeria’s…

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Over 1m Nigerian PLWAs on treatment, NACA DG

The number of persons receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS has risen to one 1,150,000 from about…

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Nigeria has highest number of preterm babies in the world – AMCH Founder

Also has highest number of newborn deaths Foundation marks World Prematurity Day Nigeria…

Juliet Umeh

AMLSN elects new leaders

  KADUNA - The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, (AMLSN)…

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Hypertension remains major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria – NIMR

Age 40 and above most affected Latest report from the Nigerian Institute…

Juliet Umeh

We’ll stop Noma disease – FG

To establish National Noma Control Programme ABUJA - The Federal Government has…

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2018 budget: Health workers urge NASS to increase health allocation

 Decry 'poor' funding for sector Say only 30% of PHCs nationwide functional…

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Nigeria earned  N69.2bn from solid minerals in 2015 – NEITI report

ABUJA. Nigeria earned N69.2 billion from the solid minerals sector in 2015,…

Sam EFERAROESam

How nutrition impacts early childhood development

More evidences, world over, are showing that good nutrition is the most…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

Nigeria’s malnutrition situation worsens

New report shows drop in infant, U-5 mortality Latest Fifth Multiple Indicator…

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NAPTIP, UNODC empower human trafficking victims

Thirty victims of human trafficking today received equipment for various vocational skills…

Sam EFERAROESam

UNFPA, NMCN launch new modules to boost nursing, midwifery practice

Modules target improved management of victims of genital mutilation, rape others  …

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NMA, AMLSN pledge to end inter-professional rivalries

"No delay, end disputes for the good of your patients now," Kaduna…

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Lagos State Government Validates HRH, TSTS Policy

To ensure adequate delivery of quality healthcare services in the state, Lagos…

Juliet Umeh

World Diabetes Day: New IDF report reveals continued increase

Estimate shows 1 in 11 adults now live with diabetes - 10…

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SOEHPON calls for policy on environmental health

The Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON) has…

Sam EFERAROESam

Chevron disburses $2.5m to support Global Fund in Nigeria

Health minister  expresses appreciation, urges other private organisations to emulate CNL Chevron Nigeria…

Juliet Umeh

Cocoon Homes sponsors 2017 Lagos City Criterium

  Real Estate Company and developers of the Cocoon Atlantic Estate -…

Sam EFERAROESam

ICPC’s resumes trial-within-trial of corruption case against own dropped Board Nominee

  The trial of a former Chairman of Kwara State Polytechnic Governing…

Sam EFERAROESam

Increase commitment to children, Lagos Governor urges parents, medical practitioners

The Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode has enjoined the healthcare practitioners, parents,…

Juliet Umeh