World Bank lifts Kwara healthcare delivery service with N887.8m
In a substantial upgrade to its healthcare delivery system, Nigeria’s Kwara State…
Stakeholders advocate increased neurological healthcare support in Nigeria
A consortium of stakeholders, comprising medical professionals, patients advocacy groups, and non-profit…
WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free…
NAFDAC alerts on five contaminated cough syrups
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
10,697 medical laboratory scientists left Nigeria – Registrar
Dr Tosan Erhabor, Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), said…
Enugu gets model health centre for the poor
By Paul Ejime On the 28th of November 2023, all roads will…
DICOMAI raises alarm on plight of Nigerians living with diabetes
Diabetes Control Media Advocacy Initiative (DICOMAI), a media-based Non-Governmental Organization formed by a…
OAU Alumni celebrate Nigeria’s first Faculty of Pharmacy at 60
Old Pharmacy graduates of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) from different walks…
Lagos holds free maternal, child, adolescent health interventions
In furtherance of efforts aimed at maternal, newborn and child mortality reduction,…
Cancer: Why women need to embrace healthy habits, early detection – Oncology
A Senior Registrar at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Lagos University Teaching…
UNFPA supports fistula surgery of 104 patients in Kaduna
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has supported free fistula repair surgeries…
AREF-ROCHE, GENENTECH launch Fellowship program for African scientists
Roche and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) have launched a new…
UBTH graduates Nigeria’s first set of Elder Care Aides
Nigeria inched closer towards the achievement of the goals of the Universal…
New UNFPA Country Rep. presents Letter of Credence
Dr Gifty Addico, the new Resident Representative of the UN Population Fund…
We’ll provide funds for 8,000 healthcare centres – Pate
The Federal Government says it will invest in 8,000 primary healthcare centres…
Diphtheria: Over 80% of infected children never received vaccination — NPHCDA
Dr Faisal Shu’aib, Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),…
How late reporting makes breast cancer leading cause of death among women – BRECAN
Breast cancer, leading cause of death in Nigeria among women — BRECAN…
UNICEF raises alarm over unprecedented diphtheria outbreak
Urges urgent vaccination In the midst of the most severe diphtheria outbreak…
24m Nigerians have visual impairment
FG approves initiative to provide 5m glasses The Federal Government, has expressed…
Lagos Health Commissioner, Special Adviser assume duties
Seek support, collaboration of stakeholders The newly sworn-in Lagos State Commissioner for…
NAFDAC warns against buying drugs from open markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
Elephantiasis elimination: Lagos targets 3.9M residents
Commences mass administration of medicine Lagos State Government in partnership with a…
Kenyan scientists begin research on use of AI to predict pregnancy risks
A Kenyan Clinician-Scientist, Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi is currently leading a team…
MDCN inducts College of Medicine UNILAG graduates into medical profession
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Wednesday inducted 160…
Women express diverse views on use of contraceptives
A cross section of women in Abuja have expressed diverse views on…
