NMA threatens indefinite strike in Benue over abduction of member
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Benue State branch, has threatened to declare…
WHO issues alert on another contaminated Indian-made cough syrup
The World Health Organization on Monday flagged a batch of contaminated common…
FG scales up exclusive breastfeeding advocacies to promote nutrition
The Federal Government has scaled up advocacies to increase exclusive breastfeeding practices…
How I lost my grandson to medical negligence – Senate President
Emotions ran high during the screening, by the Senate, of Dr. Tunji…
Remove tariffs on essential drugs imports now – DICOMAI urges FG
Worried by the current high cost of drugs in the country, a…
Anthrax: Look out for the meat that you buy
Dr Ifedayo Adetifa is the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for…
Resident doctors reject 25% salary increase by FG
Says no going back on strike till progress is made on demands…
Ekiti moves to stop infant mortality
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji has reiterated the commitment…
Diphtheria: Kano govt activates contact tracing as over 100 hospitalized, 2,000 others discharged
The Kano State government says it has activated contact tracing teams to…
World Hepatitis Day 2023: 91m Africans live with hepatitis
19m Nigerians affected The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer…
Board arrests 7 unqualified Radiographers in Kaduna
The federal Ministry of Health through one of its regulatory Agencies, the…
NARD’s Strike: Families evacuate patients as Abuja doctors desert hospitals
The strike declared Wednesday, by the national leadership of the Nigerian Association…
WHO endorses Essential Medicines for multiple sclerosis, other conditions
The World Health Organization (WHO), Wednesday, published the new editions of the…
UNICEF relaunches SOMTEC to address women, children’s Issues
Oyo Gov. pledges support The new Commissioner for Information and Orientation…
Quality healthcare: Sanwo-Olu urges nurses to harness tech
Declares Open Examiners’ Workshop of NMCN The Governor of Lagos State, Mr.…
One in every 24 adults under severe mental disorder – Psychiatrist
The Managing Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Professor Monday Igwe, has said…
FG confirms first anthrax case in Nigeria
The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of anthrax in the…
Diphtheria: NCDC confirms 798 cases, 80 deaths
House of Reps urges urgent action The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
Resident doctors issue 2-week fresh ultimatum to FG to meet demands
Resident doctors in the country operating under the aegis of Nigerian Association…
Nigeria requires 3.9m toilets annually to stop open defecation: — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria will need to build…
Smile360 clinic wins 7th consecutive award for excellence in dental care
Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has clinched the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA)…
Diphtheria: Four year-old dies as FCTA confirms outbreak
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria,…
DRUG ABUSE: Lagos warns youths against negative peer pressure
Lagos State Government has once again warned young adults particularly teenagers and…
Malnutrition deficiencies hit 20.5m new babies – NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NEGS), has revealed that malnutrition deficiencies have…
