68 year-old diabetic, hypertensive patient becomes FMC Umuahia’s 11th kidney transplant beneficiary
We have record of 80% success - Nephrologist The Federal Medical Centre…
Exclusive breastfeeding saves more children than other preventive interventions – Experts
Saves 13% child deaths Medical experts have said that exclusive breastfeeding has…
How poor health seeking behaviour spur mortality rate in Nigeria
Under-five mortality remains high at 102% Only 49% of children delivered in…
Doctors indicted for negligence in Lagos Chef’s death
A coroner’s inquest has indicted doctors of a Lagos-based hospital for medical…
Lagos Train-Bus Collision: 32 discharged, others stable – Health Commissioner
256 Units of Blood received from voluntary donors 32 victims of yesterday’s…
Why mothers must pay attention to child’s first 1000 days
Neonatal deaths responsible for nearly 40% of overall deaths of children under…
WellaHealth set to offer Nigerians improved access to quality health
To address the declining access to quality healthcare in Nigeria, WellaHealth, a…
Kenya expands use of world’s First Malaria Vaccine
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced that it will expand the use…
New UNICEF report reveals 7.3m Nigerian women, girls undernourished
Highlights why Nigeria must invest in essential nutrition A new global report…
2023 World Hearing Day: WHO launches training manual to assist countries on ear care
Amid reports that an estimated 1.5 billion people globally live with hearing…
Don calls for urgent action to address Nigeria’s high child mortality
Professor of Statistics, Abdur Rasheed Kola Ojikutu has called for urgent action…
African leaders support new routine immunisation declaration revamp
African Heads of State have endorsed a declaration on “Building momentum for…
UBTH flags off subsidized “specialized surgeries” programme
Registers 115 patients Beneficiaries to enjoy 50% subsidy The University of Benin…
Police parade former Kwara General Hospital CMD for multiple killings
Kwara State Police Command Monday, paraded the former Chief Medical Director of…
Cholera cases surging fast in Africa
May surpass worst cases of 2021 if trend continues, WHO warns Malawi…
Lassa fever: Edo kicks off fresh sensitization campaign
as number of cases drops Edo State Government has commenced a fresh…
HEWAN congratulates Pate, New GAVI CEO
The Health Writers' Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has congratulated Dr. Muhammad Ali…
Valentine’s Day: Share love not HIV – NACA DG urges Nigerians
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark 2023 Valentine’s…
Yobe Govt. establishes 138 PHCs in 3 years
Yobe government says it has established Primary Healthcare Facilities (PHCs) in 138…
Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
9 deaths, 16 suspected cases reported Equatorial Guinea yesterday confirmed its…
Use condom to prevent STI’s, unwanted pregnancy
Stakeholders counsel on 2023 International Condom Day In commemoration of 2023 International…
PCN issues 2 weeks ultimatum to Kano medicine dealers to relocate to designated area
To ensure safe distribution of drugs in the city of Kano, the…
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: World may miss eradication target – UNFPA, UNICEF say
Amid report that no fewer than 4.3 million girls are at risk…
Lassa fever: Edo restates commitment to stop upsurge
As NCDC Response team visits state Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof.…
