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Posts From Sam EFERARO
No one should die as a result of Malaria – Health Minister
Prof. Adewole As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the World Malaria Day, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says no Nigeran should die as a
Dentists float Foundation
● Canvasses implementation of Oral Health Care Policy Worried by the low level of low oral health care awareness, dental practitioners across the country have set up a Dental Support
Aisha Buhari urges private doctors to make their charges affordable
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN) to make their medical fees affordable to enable
WHO DG visits NCDC
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, currently on his first official visit to Nigeria, yesterday, April 10, paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters
Why we shun antenatal care, Kaduna women speak
Women in Keke makeri community in Kaduna State, have attributed their poor attendance of antenatal care to lack of health facilities in their community. The women also decried lack of
May & Baker grows full year profit by 75%
Nigeria’s oldest Pharmaceutical company, May & Baker Nigeria Plc. has recorded an impressive growth in its performance for 2017. According a press statement made available to Nigeria Health Online (NHO)
Nigeria to host WHO leaders
Nigeria will this week host leaders of the World Health Organisation, an international health agency which has been working on various health interventions in the country. According to a press
NHIS Council delists 23 Health Management Organisations
… Says only 1 out of 57 HMOs in Nigeria fit for accreditation ABUJA – The National Health Insurance Scheme Governing Council Thursday announced that it has delisted 23 Health
Nigeria, EU, UNODC renew commitments against terrorism
…unfold new project Abuja – The ongoing fight against terrorism in Nigeria received a boost as the European Union unfolded a three-year funding plans commencing in April 2018. This was
NGO urges NDLEA to intensify campaign against drug abuse
Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI) an NGO, has urged National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify campaign against drug abuse in the country. Its President, Mr Ameh Zion, made
Chevron bags Best Company in Media Relations & Support award
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, recently added another feather to its cap as it bagged the oil and gas company award for the best company
Cockroaches for medical treatment?
Chinese scientists are taking a close look at cockroaches to explore their potential in medical treatment. News Agency of Nigeria reports that the research is led by Li Sheng, director
We didn’t tell Nigeria to legalise cannabis – UNODC
• Refutes Media reports The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has denied media reports that it called for the decriminalization of Cannabis in Nigeria in its presentation
Chevron, others boost TB fight in Nigeria
Spend N2.2b on chest clinics Concerned about the menace of Tuberculosis (TB) and other communicable diseases in Nigeria, Chevron and its business parties have sustained private sector support to the
NAFDAC returns to ports
● To intensify control of importation of narcotics, hazardous chemical substances The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), today announced plans to return to the nation’s
Glaucoma accounts for 4.5m blindness worldwide
The Optometric Association of Nigeria (NOA) says that glaucoma accounts for 4.5 million blindness globally. Dr Njong Onugu, Chairperson World Glaucoma Week Committee NOA FCT Chapter, disclosed this in an
Nigeria records 756,000 Under-Five deaths annually – FG
The federal government says Nigeria records about 756,000 under five deaths annually. Osarenoma Uwaifo, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, disclosed this at a two-day annual symposium on experience
WAHO, Nigeria CDC to conduct Yellow Fever simulation exercise in Lagos
Lagos – The West African Health Organization (WAHO), in its efforts to contribute to the capacity building of ECOWAS Member States in the area of preparedness and response to epidemics, is
Usman Abubakar takes over at ICPC
The baton of leadership of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has been handed over to the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Musa Usman Abubakar. In a
Lagos celebrates 25 retired staff
No fewer than 25 members of staff of the Lagos State Ministry of Health who retired from active public service in 2017 after spending 35 years in service or attaining
90 Nigerians died from Lassa fever since January – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday released an update on ravaging Lassa fever in different states in Nigeria, revealing that no fewer than 90 deaths were recorded between
Nigerians to walk for endometriosis awareness
Come March 10, Nigerians are expected to troop out on the streets of Lagos for a special walk to raise awareness about endometriosis, a disease condition that inflicts so much
UNICEF ranks Nigeria 11th highest on newborn deaths
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has ranked Nigeria 11th position on newborn deaths globally. This is according to a new report on “Newborn Mortality’’ released by
Hope rises for childless couples
FTSF announces 2018 Free Fertility Treatment Programme At 47, Mrs Soyemi was almost giving up on her dream of ever becoming a mother. Over the years, she traversed different parts of