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FG to engage 200,000 voluntary health workers
The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, says it has concluded plans to engage 200, 000 voluntary health workers to improve immunisation, antenatal care and other health services. Dr
World Wildlife Day: U.S. Urges Nigerians to protect endangered wildlife
The United States Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. David Young, has urged Nigerians to help stop the trafficking and habitat destruction of Nigeria’s many endangered native species, including the Cross
Groups canvass religious leaders’ support in fight against child killer diseases
The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) in collaboration with the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health in Nigeria (PACFaH) have canvassed the cooperation of religious leaders in Lagos
HEWAN symposium: Give adequate information to Nigerians – LUTH CMD urges
The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Chris Bode, yesterday charged members of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) to strive towards disseminating adequate,
Dangote Foundation commits N200m for Kano Specialist Hospital rehabilitation
To complement its N7 billion Surgical and Diagnostic Centre (SDC) currently under construction, the Dangote Foundation has concluded the renovations of some sections of the Murtala Muhammed Specialists’ Hospital, Kano
INCB report makes case for women
Calls for gender-sensitive policies Says women are more likely to be prescribed narcotics and anti-anxiety medication Advocates urgent health-care access for drugs-dependent women Experts have called for gender-sensitive policies and
World Wildlife Day: U.S. Urges Nigerians to protect endangered wildlife
The United States Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. David Young, has urged Nigerians to help stop the trafficking and habitat destruction of Nigeria’s many endangered native species, including the Cross
2017 budget: NHIS seeks N32bn
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has requested the sum of N32 billion for its activities in the 2017 fiscal year. Executive Secretary of the scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, disclosed
HEWAN holds Symposium on mental health
Eminent Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Adebayo is expected to lead discussions at the 7th annual symposium of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) which kicks off on Friday. A statement
Abandoned by husband, kidney patient cries for help
On dialysis for three years Needs N15m for transplant Says “I want to be with my son” ABUJA – Thirty -Five year old Inia Jennifer Baba will give
Itire/Ijesha FP center comes alive
LG Sole administrator, others hail NURHI as project is commissioned Mothers have been advised to make maximum use of the family planning facility provided within their vicinity to reduce unwanted
Men watch out, strenuous exercise may affect your libido – Research
Men who perform gruelling workouts have lower libidos than those who do lighter exercise, a new study claims. For years, scientists have debated whether or not exercise affects sexual desire
ICPC compels Benue Polytechnic to award certificate to student 7 years after graduation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has facilitated the release of the Statement of Result to a former student of the Benue State Polytechnic, Mrs. Monica
Chevron, others lift Ogun schools with books, teaching aids
Star Ultra Deep Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of Chevron Company with its Co-venturers in Oil Mining License, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, LUKOIL and Oil and Gas Nigeria limited, donated
10 Ways to improve quality of care in health facilities, by WHO
There is increasing global awareness that good quality care is key to keeping mothers and babies alive and well. Today, each year there are 303 000 deaths of women during
Anti-corruption agencies propose corruption prevention strategies
Worried by the endless looting of the nation’s commonwealth and the slow pace of recovery of such slouch as a result of legal encumbrances, anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) in Nigeria are
Nigeria introduces rotavirus vaccine
Save the Children inaugurates Technical Working Group on introduction Pilot scheme takes off in Somolu LGA, Lagos in June Nationwide launch scheduled for 2018 Nigeria took another giant step towards the
Orelope-Adefulire applauds CSOs in fight against HIV/ AIDs, others
By Adeola Tukuru, Abuja Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, SSAP-SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has applauded the multiple functions of the Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) in
Laugh your way to good health in 2017!
It’s still the best medicine Experts say you need it to protect your heart. It lowers blood pressure, enhances blood flow to essential organs and boosts your immunity “The most
NAFDAC seals Abuja supermarket for operating unregistered bakery
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed a supermarket in Karu, a suburb of the nation’s capital, Abuja, for operating an unregistered bakery. The
Ignore HIV/AIDS cure claim, NACA, NCDC tell Nigerians
Prof. Ezeibe displaying samples of his drug The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (nCDC) have urged Nigerians to ignore recent claim
Agbami Co-venturers express delight with Scholarship Scheme impact
…Commend 32 beneficiaries with First Class Degrees Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (A Chevron Company and Operator of the Agbami field) together with its Co-venturers in the Agbami Field –
World Cancer Day: For Nigeria, Ignorance remains obstacle to control
Few people aware that early detection could save life Doctors need retraining about cancer No sustainable cancer prevention programme Nigeria joined the rest of the world Saturday to mark the
Cancer kills 8.8 million yearly – WHO
… Early cancer diagnosis saves lives, cuts treatment costs New WHO figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to mark the World Cancer Day indicate that each year 8.8
NASS to increase health budget by N49bn
ABUJA – The National Assembly seems to be unyielding in its decision to ensure Federal Government begin the implementation of National Health Act signed into law in 2014 by former