1 child or youth died once every 4.4 seconds in 2021 – UN report
Separate UN report reveals another 1.9 million babies were tragically stillborn during…
WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights
Omicron variant spreads in U.S. World Health Oranisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised…
Lassa fever: Edo health officials, WHO, partner agencies, storm affected communities to sensitize members
Edo State Health Commissioner, Prof. Obehi Akoria yesterday, led senior officials of…
Mental Health Bill: Network commends FG
The Founder, Nigerian Mental Health Network, Mr. Chime Asonye, has commended President…
Edo begins free medical outreach to local governments
as health Commissioner leads volunteers to provide services at Esan West LGA…
China COVID-19 surge: We are closely monitoring situation – NCDC assures Nigerians
urges more emphasis on vaccination, non-pharmaceutical intervention As COVID-19 infections surge in China and countries…
Edo splashes awards on best performing LGAs in Vaccination
The Edo State government honoured three local governments, penultimate Wednesday, for their…
Lagos welcomes ‘Baby of The Year’
1st Lady presents gifts in government hospitals Triplets at LASUTH Wife of…
HIV Prevention: Group calls for adoption of PrEP drug
For Nigeria not to be left behind in the fight against HIV,…
Buhari approves Adeyeye as NAFDAC D-G for 2nd term
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye as the Director-General…
How effective use of PrEP ring reduces HIV in women by 50% – NHVMAS
says women aged 15–49 twice likely to be living with HIV than…
HEWAN initiates talk on re-emerging infectious diseases
Worried by the increasing rate of infectious diseases in Nigeria and the…
Cross River confirms outbreak of cholera in community
30 persons including pregnant women feared dead - villagers No fever than…
Edo State to roll out new standard of practice for health sector
Validates new policy In continuation of its health sector reform, Edo State…
NMA raids illegal clinics, quack doctors in Aba
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, on Thursday, swept into action as it…
World AIDS DAY: Inequalities blocking end of pandemic – UN
"Of the 38 million people living with HIV, 5.9 million people who…
I’m losing self confidence because of mouth odour
Dear Doctor, I'm a 32-year old guy and I've just got a…
CACPP seeks collaboration with relevant stakeholders to tackle menace of Counterfeit drugs
The Coalition Against Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Products (CACPP) in conjunction with Nigerian Representatives…
Ascent to Mental Health Bill now – WMA President urges FG at Vanguard Mental Health Summit
The President of the World Medical Association, WMA, Dr Osahon Enabulele, has…
Nigeria-EU-UNODC Partnership Project on Drug Control closes
As the European Union funded project "Response to Drugs and Related Organized…
Lagos targets 1.3M school-based children for deworming
Lagos State Government has commenced free school based deworming exercise to treat…
Prof, my daughter bends sideways while standing
"Could be Scoliosis, visit nearest public hospital for thorough examination" Dear Prof,…
No case of COVID-19 recorded in Nigerian Prisons since outbreak – Controller General
The Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has again scaled up its environmental and…
Rotavirus immunisation begins in Lagos Friday
The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) with the support of…
Rainbow Hospital begins free screening to mark World Diabetes Day
As part of activities to mark the 2022 World Diabetes Day (WDD),…
