Month: July 2018

Otedola Bridge fire: Lagos releases DNA result

• Health Commissioner says all victims' samples were successfully matched with relatives’…

Juliet Umeh

New HIV data from sub-Saharan Africa highlight challenges, reasons for hope

• Over 5 million children and adolescents in the region could become…

Sam EFERARO

NURHI commissions 19th FP facility in Lagos clinic

● More hospitals to benefit In a bid to reduce maternal mortality…

Sam EFERARO

Pfizer to build $465m cutting-edge sterile injectable plant in U.S.

● Project expected to create about 450 jobs over the years Multinational…

Sam EFERARO

Cholera outbreak declines

• NCDC attributes major cause to poor water and hygiene facilities in…

Sam EFERARO

WHO congratulates Congo DRC as Ebola outbreak ends

• calls for international efforts to stop other deadly outbreaks in the…

Sam EFERARO

Chinese company sells faulty vaccines

  The Chinese pharmaceuticals industry suffered another blow on Monday (July 23)…

Sam EFERARO

Group suggests way to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Lagos

Barr. Adebusoye To achieve Universal Health Coverage for all Lagos State citizens,…

Juliet Umeh

Ambode Advocates strategy to tackle maternal child mortality

• as Lagos Commences MNCH Week Wife of the Governor of Lagos…

Juliet Umeh

Be safety-conscious this rainy season, NEMA urges Nigerians

• Gives tips on emergency response  The National Emergency Management Agency…

Juliet Umeh

NPoPC decries early sex among Nigerian teenagers

Advocates formal education to ensure informed decision The Federal Commissioner, National Population…

Juliet Umeh

World Population Day: Nigeria introduces new contraceptive

• Also launches two major FP documents L-R: Dr Adebimpe Adebiyi, Director,…

Marcus Fatunmole

Over 44,000 benefit from Lagos Free Medical Mission

• Hypertension, diabetes on increase Some beneficiaries at the programme No fewer…

Juliet Umeh

Nigeria declares family planning as human right

In continuation of its efforts to ensure that every family in Nigeria…

'Tayo Albert

Kenya bans HIV drug

James Macharia Kenya's Health Minister The Kenyan Health ministry has directed officials…

Sam EFERARO

Adamawa records 1,564 cases of cholera – Director

Dr. Amos Ujulu, Director of Disease Control Department (DCD), Adamawa State Primary…

Sam EFERARO

Participatory partnerships can stop oil theft, pipeline vandalism

Chevron GM, Esimaje Brikinn tells how in panel discussion Brikinn The General…

Sam EFERARO

NAFDAC intensifies awareness campaign on BMS marketing Code

• Partners Alive and Thrive FHI-360   • Organises workshop for health…

Sam EFERARO