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FGM is gruesome, criminal violation of women’s rights- Senator Ireti

The Chairman Senate committee on Women Affairs, Senator Ireti Kingibe has described female genital mutilation, FGM as a gruesome act and a criminal violation of women’s rights and that of

12.7% of African adolescents lonely, face mental challenges – Babcock VC

The Vice Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said despite the booming population of African countries, about 12.7 percent of the population are suffering from

Lassa fever: Benue records 46 cases, 9 deaths

as FG announces plans for national de-ratisation campaign Benue State has reportedly recorded 46 Lassa Fever cases and nine deaths in seven Local Government Areas, LGAs, of the state. Some of

Group advocates increase on sugar-sweetened beverage tax to reduce NCD

Says tax increase to see significant drop in consumption The Federal Government, FG has been tasked to increase sugar-sweetened beverage, SSB tax to a minimum of N130 per litre in

AFCON: Consider your health first, Lagos counsels Nigerians

… Offers tips essential tips for citizens   As Nigeria prepares to watch the final AFCON match on Sunday, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has advised that citizens must

‘We’ll reduce medical tourism,’ Iwosan Lagoon Hospital pledges as Sanwo-Olu, others unveil facilities

Towards the effort in reversing the trend of medical tourism in Nigeria, the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, joined other top medical professionals to unveil the

Lagos holds free maternal, child, adolescent health interventions

In furtherance of efforts aimed at maternal, newborn and child mortality reduction, as well as promotion of optimal health for residents of Lagos State, the State Government has announced that

Cancer: Why women need to embrace healthy habits, early detection – Oncology

A Senior Registrar at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr Victor Isibor, has charged women to desist from harmful behaviours like smoking, excessive alcohol intake

24m Nigerians have visual impairment

FG  approves initiative to provide 5m glasses  The Federal Government, has expressed concerns over more than 24 million Nigerians who are grappling with varying degrees of visual  impairments.  Expressing worry,

Lagos Health Commissioner, Special Adviser assume duties

Seek support, collaboration of stakeholders  The newly sworn-in Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya yesterday assumed

Elephantiasis elimination: Lagos targets 3.9M residents

Commences mass administration of medicine  Lagos State Government in partnership with a non-governmental organization, Mission to Save the Helpless, MITOSATH, has commenced mass administration of free Ivermectin and Albendazole medicines

HPV vaccination kicks off September 25 

As NPHCDA battles cervical cancer To prevent the spread of cervical cancer, the federal government has said it would introduce Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, on September 25, 2023 and to

NMA threatens indefinite strike in Benue over abduction of member

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Benue State branch, has threatened to declare an indefinite strike over the abduction of a Medical Doctor by unknown gunmen in Ukum Local Government Area,

Resident doctors reject 25% salary increase by FG

Says no going back on strike till progress is made on demands The National Executive Council, NEC, of the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, weekend rejected the 25 percent

Ekiti moves to stop infant mortality

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji has reiterated the commitment of the state government to put an end to infant mortality and boost the care of babies in

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 trace patients affected by diphtheria outbreak in the state as more than 100 patients were on admission and

Board arrests 7 unqualified Radiographers in Kaduna 

The federal Ministry of Health through one of its regulatory Agencies, the Radiography Registration  Board of Nigeria (RRBN) recently embarked on a maiden surveillance in Kaduna state during which many 

NARD’s Strike: Families evacuate patients as Abuja doctors desert hospitals

The strike declared Wednesday, by the national leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has  taken a heavy toll on patients in all public hospitals in Abuja as

Quality healthcare: Sanwo-Olu urges nurses to harness tech

Declares Open Examiners’ Workshop of NMCN   The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged nurses to adapt and harness the power of technology to enhance nursing education curriculum

One in every 24 adults under severe mental disorder –  Psychiatrist

The Managing Director,  Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Professor Monday Igwe, has said that one in every 24 adults is under severe mental disorder. The MD  stated this during a one-day

FG confirms first anthrax case in Nigeria

The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, FMARD, said animals showing signs of

Resident doctors issue 2-week fresh ultimatum to FG to meet demands

Resident doctors in the country operating under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors,NARD, have issued July 19,2023 ultimatum to the federal government to meet their demands, saying failure

Diphtheria: Four year-old dies as FCTA confirms outbreak

The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly disease, which has now claimed the life of a four year old boy out of five

DRUG ABUSE: Lagos warns youths against negative peer pressure

 Lagos State Government has once again warned  young adults particularly teenagers and youths against negative peer pressure that could lead them to indulging in drug and substance abuse and illicit

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 Malnutrition deficiencies hit 20.5m new babies – NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NEGS), has revealed that malnutrition deficiencies have hit 20.5 million new babies in Nigeria. Chief Executive Officer, CEO, NESG, Laoye Jaiyeola, disclosed this recently  in