Month: December 2017

Lagos invests N2.5 billion on health equipment in 2017,  Commissioner says

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, has said that…

Juliet Umeh

Nigeria not Ready to Fight Corruption with Poor Funding of ICPC – Senate

The Senate has said that the perennial under-funding of the Independent Corrupt Practices…

Sam EFERAROESam

Our donor funds enough to care for all Nigerians with HIV – NACA DG

Funds from the Global Fund, US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

NCDC issues advisory on Cerebrospinal Meningitis

As  the Meningitis season approaches, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)…

Sam EFERAROESam

Donor funds enough to place 3.2 Nigerian HIV patients on treatment – NACA DG

Donor funds from the Global Fund, US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

Lagos Restates Commitment to Reduction of Non Communicable Diseases

The Lagos State Government has once again restated its commitment towards the…

Juliet Umeh

 US  Government donates 2.9 million insecticide-treated mosquito bed nets to Sokoto State

Abuja – The United States  Government through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI),…

Sam EFERAROESam

Practitioners advocate public-private collaboration on health funding

Dr Ohen Geoffrey, Vice Chairman, Eko Hospital Board, Lagos, on Thursday called…

Juliet Umeh

NMA decries migration of doctors

The Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA) has expressed worry over the mass exodus…

Juliet Umeh

Drop NGO Bill, CSOs urges NASS

Abuja - Civil society organizations in Nigeria have called on the National…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

UHC Day: CSOs bank on NASS on improved funding for health sector

ABUJA - As the world commemorated the 2017 Universal Health Coverage Day on December…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

Foundation sensitizes young people on sexual health

To avoid  young people getting exposed to sex education through a wrong…

Juliet Umeh

North East needs $1bn to address humanitarian needs in 2018 – UNOCHA

Humanitarian interventions in reconstructing the devastations in North East Nigeria will require…

Juliet Umeh

NARD pushes for better services in public hospitals

Says strike never the best option to get demands ABUJA - Newly-elected president,…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

May & Baker goes natural

Launches herbal products May & Baker Nig. Plc., Nigeria's first pharmaceutical company,…

Juliet Umeh

NASS launches trust fund to combat HIV/AIDS

  IHVN conducts free screening for  staff Nigeria is sure to have…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

NGO sensitizes Kubwa youths against HIV/AIDS

ABUJA - As part of efforts to stem the tide of HIV/AIDS in…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

Nigeria’s first cancer treatment centre takes off

ABUJA - Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, led other…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

Nigeria must do more to end HIV/AIDS , AHF, others tell FG

We are tired of government promises without action – PLWAS Abuja -  The Global…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

New NAFDAC DG unfolds agenda

Says “I come with an open mind and commitment to lead the…

Marcus FatunmoleMarcusFat

More men likely to die of AIDS-related illnesses, UNAIDS warns

UNAIDS releases new report OTTAWA/GENEVA, 1 December 2017—On World AIDS Day, UNAIDS…

Sam EFERAROESam

ICPC detains 4 former Kogi commissioners for alleged corruption

Four former Commissioners under the defunct administration of ex-Kogi State Governor, Capt.…

Sam EFERAROESam

Help improve healthcare standard, Lagos Health Commissioner urges doctors

The Lagos State  Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris has urged the…

Juliet Umeh