Year: 2022

Abia loses 2 medical doctors every month to brain drain – NMA

The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has disclosed that no fewer than two…

Juliet Umeh

Do mosquito bites cause typhoid fever?

Enter "Ask The Doctor" Public Health Physician, Dr. Imo Okon today begins…

Dr. Ime Okon

Global experts name new Monkeypox virus variants

A group of global experts convened by WHO weekend named new monkeypox…

Juliet Umeh

Lagos screens over 50, 000 women for breast, cervical cancers  

No fewer than 53,762 women have been screened so far for cervical…

Juliet Umeh

Healthcare: UNICEF rates Gombe highest in Nigeria

Mr Eframe Tafle, the Immunisation Manager, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has…

NHO Admin

My dad suffered stroke, can physiotherapy help?

Dear reader, Welcome to my world As we begin to age and…

Efe Useh

Health Minister tasks military on mental health awareness

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has urged the military to…

NHO Admin

Now, you can “Ask The Doctor”

As NHO introduces new column for readers to access medical advice Got…

NHO Admin

Edo intensifies response to contain monkeypox

Patients recount experience After four days of complaining of fever, headache, fatigue…

NHO Admin

World Breastfeeding Week: Firm launches first MilkBank in Nigeria

The Milk Booster, a company that produces lactation products that help increase…

NHO Admin

Prof. Efe Useh writes for NHO

To enlighten readers on conditions requiring physiotherapy Renowned Nigerian physiotherapist and Director…

Sam EFERARO

Monkeypox: Signs and Symptoms

           Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the…

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Word Breastfeeding Week: Policymakers urged to consider 6mths maternity leave for mothers

Breastfeeding Week: Policymakers urged to consider 6mths maternity leave for mothers A…

Juliet Umeh

WHO publishes new guidelines on HIV, hepatitis and STIs for key populations

The World health Organisation (WHO has published new “Consolidated guidelines on HIV,…

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2022 World breastfeeding Week: Borno launches awareness campaign

Lagos restates commitment towards provision and sustenance of breastfeeding-friendly environment In a…

Juliet Umeh

LASUTH records Monkeypox case  

Shuts unit, places health workers under observation A 40-year-old patient on admission…

Juliet Umeh

Group decries high rate of FGM practice in Oyo

Advocates stringent measures against perpetrators   A  Civil Society Organization, Hacey Health Initiative,…

Juliet Umeh

MLSCN closes 4 laboratories, seals 34 in Osun over regulation breach   

Medical laboratory scientist council of Nigeria (MLSCN)  disclosed that it has closed…

Juliet Umeh

Insecurity: Osun resident doctors embark on 72 hours strike

Resident doctors at Osun State University Teaching Hospital have embarked on 72…

Juliet Umeh

Foundation donates 24-Bed Comprehensive Female Medical Ward to Katsina General Hospital

A home grown foundation, the Continental Computers has donated a 24-bed comprehensive…

Juliet Umeh

It’s World Hepatitis Day

Nassarawa records high prevalence as 18,000 test positive Lagos holds awareness walk,…

Juliet Umeh

Osibajo’s decision to have done surgery in Nigeria restores confidence in healthcare system – Emefiele says

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele,…

Juliet Umeh

COVID-19: Virus still much around – Foundation 

Calls for increased awareness by media practitioners towards uptake of vaccine Plateau…

Juliet Umeh

At last, Africa to begin vaccination against malaria as Gavi opens applications for vaccine roll-out support

All is set for the world's first-ever mass vaccination against malaria as…

Sam EFERARO

Osinbajo expresses gratitude to Nigerians, hospital, over successful surgery

The Vice-President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, expressed gratitude to…

Juliet Umeh