HIV Prevention: Group calls for adoption of PrEP drug
For Nigeria not to be left behind in the fight against HIV,…
Buhari approves Adeyeye as NAFDAC D-G for 2nd term
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye as the Director-General…
How effective use of PrEP ring reduces HIV in women by 50% – NHVMAS
says women aged 15–49 twice likely to be living with HIV than…
HEWAN initiates talk on re-emerging infectious diseases
Worried by the increasing rate of infectious diseases in Nigeria and the…
Cross River confirms outbreak of cholera in community
30 persons including pregnant women feared dead - villagers No fever than…
Edo State to roll out new standard of practice for health sector
Validates new policy In continuation of its health sector reform, Edo State…
NMA raids illegal clinics, quack doctors in Aba
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, on Thursday, swept into action as it…
World AIDS DAY: Inequalities blocking end of pandemic – UN
"Of the 38 million people living with HIV, 5.9 million people who…
I’m losing self confidence because of mouth odour
Dear Doctor, I'm a 32-year old guy and I've just got a…
CACPP seeks collaboration with relevant stakeholders to tackle menace of Counterfeit drugs
The Coalition Against Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Products (CACPP) in conjunction with Nigerian Representatives…
Ascent to Mental Health Bill now – WMA President urges FG at Vanguard Mental Health Summit
The President of the World Medical Association, WMA, Dr Osahon Enabulele, has…
Nigeria-EU-UNODC Partnership Project on Drug Control closes
As the European Union funded project "Response to Drugs and Related Organized…
Lagos targets 1.3M school-based children for deworming
Lagos State Government has commenced free school based deworming exercise to treat…
Prof, my daughter bends sideways while standing
"Could be Scoliosis, visit nearest public hospital for thorough examination" Dear Prof,…
No case of COVID-19 recorded in Nigerian Prisons since outbreak – Controller General
The Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has again scaled up its environmental and…
Rotavirus immunisation begins in Lagos Friday
The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) with the support of…
Rainbow Hospital begins free screening to mark World Diabetes Day
As part of activities to mark the 2022 World Diabetes Day (WDD),…
Learn about diabetes – DICOMAI urges Nigerians
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2022…
My pregnant sister has swollen legs, constantly feels dizzy and tired. Is this normal?
Dear Doctor, My 27-year old sister is four months pregnant. It's her…
Psychotic disorders increase risk of dementia – research shows
According to a review of the existing evidence conducted by University College…
Pneumonia kills 700,000 children annually – paediatrician
A paediatrician at the Federal Medical center, Birnin Kudu in Jigawa state…
FG disburses N101bn from BHPF to 7600 primary health care centres
The Federal Government has disbursed N101billion to 7,600 primary health care facilities…
Doctors raise alarm over high rate of hernia, diabetes in Abia
Medical doctors have decried the high rate of hernia, diabetes and high…
