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FG pledges commitment to household, immunisation surveys
The Federal Government says it is committed to the successful conduct of the 7th round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)/ National Immunisation Coverage Survey (NICS). Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-
USAID, Kebbi develop 5-year plan for health sector
Stakeholders in Kebbi State, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) State2State, have ratified a five-year development plan for the health sector. At a four-day workshop
Joyce Oluwole, sepsis survivor seeks govt action against silent killer
Launches book to advocate for change Expert calls for more supportive emergency preparedness A Nigerian sepsis survivor, Joyce Oluwole, has advocated to the Federal government to prioritize tackling sepsis, a
Food insecurity: How malnutrition leads to brain damage in children- Expert
Lagos Ministry of Health & Social Welfare trains caregivers Nigeria’s economic situation is creating a critical issue for familie – affording a balanced diet. This lack of proper nutrition puts
Daimed Facility, new diagnostic centre, set to open in Lagos
aims to Reduce Medical Tourism in Nigeria with Evidence-Based Care To reduce medical tourism in Nigeria, a new multi-specialty facility, Diamed Diagnostic Center, is set to open its doors in
Health Insurance: LASHMA partners LASRRA to simplify enrolment, expand Ilera Eko coverage
As Ilera Eko enrollees increases to over 1m The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to expand the coverage of
Tinubu signs Executive Order to revitalise health care
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has signed an Executive Order (EO) to transform Nigeria’s healthcare sector by increasing local production of healthcare products, reducing costs of healthcare equipment and consumables, and
NAFDAC alerts on fake Ampicillin/Cloxacillin
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public against falsified antibiotic combination of Ampicillin/cloxacillin in circulation in the country. The agency, in the
Reps seek free medicare for pregnant women
Video: IDRC/CRDI The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to mandate public healthcare institutions to provide free medical treatment for pregnant women during
Obesity rising in Africa
Obesity is rising rapidly in Africa. Between 2000 and 2016, Africa nearly doubled the number of overweight adults. The trends are same for children. Africa is currently home to 28%
Ondo activates 5O facilities for clinical breast examination
Trains 67 health workers to create awareness The Ondo State Ministry of Health has activated 50 facilities for clinical breast examination while also training 67 health workers in the 18
How my kidney was harvested, 16-year old boy narrates ordeal in court
A 16-Year-Old Boy, yesterday told an FCT High Court in Zuba that he was offered N1 million by one Mr Emmanuel Olorunlaye, for his kidney to be removed at Alliance
Police arrest fake medical doctor in Lagos, seal hospital
A 37-year-old fake medical doctor practicing with forged certificates has been arrested by operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos. The suspect, after his arrested in the Ikorodu
Epidemiologist advocates single-dose for HPV vaccines
… As former Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole bows out of UCH A Clinical Epidemiologist, Prof. Deborah Watson-Jones, has advocated intake of single-dose for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines, saying
Measles: Adamawa shuts schools
Adamawa State Government has closed down public and private schools following the outbreak of measles in the state. The closure notice was contained in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary
How new Sector Renewal Investment Initiative will improve quality health delivery – Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has expressed confidence that the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), which President Bola Tinubu launched recently,
Brain Drain: Only 58,000 doctors renewed licence in 2023 – MDCN Registrar
The Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr Fatima Kyari, has disclosed that only 58,000 doctors have renewed their annual practising licence in 2023 due to brain drain
World Malaria Day: More countries roll out vaccine
In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries—Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone on Thursday, April 25, launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting
WHO, PSHAN sign pact to strengthen Nigeria’s Primary Health Care
As part of the innovative drive towards transforming primary healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Private Sector Health
First patient of pig kidney transplant discharged from hospital
Rick Slayman, the world’s first living recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant, has been discharged from the hospital. CNN reports that Slayman was discharged on Wednesday, two weeks
Tuberculosis: 300 die in Ogun as Kaduna records 32,297 in 2023
The Senior Programme Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Ms Florinda Olawusi, has disclosed that no fewer than 300 patients died of tuberculosis, out of over 6,000
NiMet advises respiratory disease patients over expected 3-day haziness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted sunshine and haziness from today (Monday) to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny skies in
Lassa Fever Spreads To 16 States
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 109 new cases of lassa fever and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week (26 February to 3 March).
Tinubu appoints new DG for NACA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Temitope Ilori as the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). A press statement by Presidential spokesperson
Nigerian Hospitals depleted, healthcare in danger — APHPN President raises alarm
Worried by current economic hardship, the national President Of Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN) Prof. Alphonsus Isara, has raised the alarm over rising cost of medicine, depletion