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Mamora wants varsities to introduce degree programme in herbal medicine
The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has called on universities in the country to introduce Bachelor of Science degree programme in herbal medicine for better healthcare delivery.
DICOMAG congratulates new health minister
Urges him to priorities diabetes control A non-governmental organization, Diabetes Control Media Advocacy Group (DICOMAG) has urged the new Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire to make the control
Enter Ehanire, Mamora as new health ministers
Immediate past Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire and former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Senator Adeleke Olurunnimbe Mamora were sworn in today by President Muhammadu
Africa heads into last mile to be free of wild polio
Africa today passes a milestone threshold – three years with no case of wild poliovirus detected. This begins the short step to declaring the continent free of wild polio. This
Kano community chases away immunisation officers
Members of Makuntiri community in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, on Friday gave reasons for chasing away health workers drafted to conduct polio immunization in the community. The
Sanwo-Olu restates pledge for speedy completion of health projects
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his commitment to speedy completion of all on-going projects in the State health sector in line with his administration’s drive
FG to include diabetes in PHC service
To stem the increasing incidence of diabetes in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Health has announced plans to double its efforts to strengthen the primary healthcare system to include diabetes
Yellow fever claims 16 in Ebonyi
At least 16 persons have reportedly died following an outbreak of yellow fever virus in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State. Many others are also receiving treatment at the
Lagos shuts 52 illegal, substandard pharmacies, patent medicine stores
No fewer than 52 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Isolo, Egbeda, Ikotun, Bariga and Somolu in Oshodi-Isolo, Alimosho and Somolu Local government areas of Lagos were sealed
Rainbow hospital holds 6th diabetes, podiatry workshop
Rainbow Specialist Medical Centre, a Lagos-based private hospital with focus on the management of diabetes and other endocrine and metabolism conditions, has announced plans to host its 6th edition of
Open defecation: Borehole makes a difference in Kano community
In far away Yammawah Kafawa, a fulani community in Dambata Local Government Area (LGA), of Kano State, at Northern Nigeria, there is no electricity for the children to watch Disney
Ita-faji building collapse: Victims get clinical follow-up, rehabilitation
As part of efforts to ensure full recovery from trauma and ill health, the Lagos Government through the Ministry of Health has commenced general clinical follow-up and rehabilitation sessions
DSS parades fake doctor
The Department of State Services (DSS) has paraded a man described as a fake doctor, Ibrahim Mustapha, having operated illegally under the Adamawa State government since 2015. DSS State Director
Make blood donation a habit- Haematologist urges Nigerians
A Consultant Haematologist, Prof. Suleiman Akanmu, has called on Nigerians to make blood donation a regular thing in order to be free from diseases related to excess amount of iron
UNODC partners FG to prevent crime, drug use through education
ABUJA – The United Nations office on drugs and crime Nigeria (UNODC) and the Federal Ministry of Education today launched a new programme, Education for Justice (E4J) Initiative in Nigeria,
Lagos records three new polio cases
• Commences house to house immunisation The Lagos State government today confirmed three new cases of polio in the state even as it admonished parents and guardian to present
Lagos trains 825 health workers on attitudinal change
• Perm Sec urges workers to embrace professional core values A cross section of health workers at one of the training sessions In its bid to foster qualitative health care
WED 2019: Chevron Nigeria’s commitment to environmental stewardship
“What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on.” These words of Henry David Thoreau underscore the emerging conversations as we mark
Hygeia HMO Debuts ‘Street Talk’ in partnership with Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos
Hygeia and Rhythm 93.7 fm officials during the launch of the programme To improve awareness on crucial health issues across the country by featuring rapid-fire questions and answers focused on
Lagos re-energises TB control intervention
To address human resource and data gathering challenges Lagos State Government has rejigged its tuberculosis (TB) control interventions to reduce the prevalence of the disease in the State. Permanent Secretary
‘Shun medical tourism, have confidence in Nigerian hospitals, Health Minister begs Nigerians
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, yesterday urged Nigerians to shun overseas medical tourism and have confidence in the country’s health facilities, particularly the Centres with improved
Care of the teeth
Good teeth and gum care is an important part of maintaining overall health. Poor oral health is significantly associated with major chronic disease which can cause disability and contribute
47 million Nigerians practise open defecation – UNICEF
80 million in dire need of improved toilet The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that no fewer than 47 million Nigerians still indulge in open defecation in the
Gold rush: Over 850,000 at risk of mercury poisoning
ABUJA – No fewer than 850,000 people are at risk of mercury poisoning in 12 states of Nigeria where people are involved in small-scale gold mining, experts at a one-day
LUTH doctors begin two-day warning strike
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital Medical doctors at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, this morning, began a two-day warning strike over shortage of doctors, unpaid salaries and victimisation of