A Billion People at Risk from Uncontrolled Hypertension, New WHO Shows
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its second Global Hypertension Report,…
WHO Urges Africa to Strengthen Patient Safety for Mothers, Newborns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African countries to step…
Lagos Launches NHSRII Workshop to Strengthen Health Governance
... Focus on data-driven planning, SWAp, accountability tools In a strategic move…
GTCO Autism Conference: Adako Urges Use of AI to Unlock Neurodiverse Learning
... Calls for Investment in Local, Inclusive Education Technologies Executive Director of…
WHO recommends injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention
... at ongoing 13th International AIDS Society Conference (IAS 2025) on HIV…
RIGO Inc. debuts to empower Nigerian healthcare with finance, tech solutions
To ensure that Nigeria’s health sector improves through seamless financing and technology…
Diphtheria kills 3 children in Zaria
No fewer than three children have died, and six others infected, following…
Economic empowerment of HIV patients boosts adherence to antiretroviral drugs – Study
A pilot study by NIMR’s Grant Monitoring and Evaluation unit shows that…
Bayelsa records 98% immunisation coverage
Bayelsa State has recorded a 98 per cent coverage in the first…
UNICEF laments diversion of malnourished children’s food in N’East
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Tuesday, raised an alarm over…
WHO warns of mass nurse emigration from Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm as 42 per…
Raising the Bar on Pharmaceutical Care Quality Quality: The -Strategic Role of Consultant Pharmacists
By Prof. Lere Baale President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy As healthcare systems…
NCDC raises alarm over antimicrobial resistance impact
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on counterfeit antimalarial tablets in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on…
Joy, relief as GMC links poor communities with essential services in Enugu
Almost a year after the loss of her two children, the young…
Lagos confirmed 10 cases diphtheria outbreak in 3 months
Health authorities intensify response efforts Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases…
Over 30,000 TB cases in Lagos undetected in 2024
Stakeholders say Nigeria must scale up efforts to end scourge Amid statistics…
FG appoints Prof. Olusegun Ojo as pioneer CMD of FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure
The Federal Government has appointed Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo as the pioneer…
PAN expresses worry over meningitis, diphtheria outbreak
Says episodic outbreaks reflect failure of immunization programme The paediatric Association of…
Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos activates emergency response in Kings College
Begins mass Vaccination as commissioner calls for calm The Lagos State Government…
FG designates 154 facilities for free obstetric care, 18 for VVF surgeries
The Federal Government has designated 154 health facilities across Nigeria to provide…
FG Introduces guidelines to regulate organ transplant services
The Federal Government has introduced standards and guidelines for establishing and coordinating…
Tinubu appoints Chief Medical Directors for six federal hospitals
Prof. Olusegun Ojo heads new Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State President…
FEC approves N10.3b for diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hypertension drugs
The Federal Executive Council has approved about N10.299 billion for the procurement…
Lagos launches digital malaria eradication programme
Remains lowest burdened state Lagos State has transited to the most important…
