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US Government donates 2.9 million insecticide-treated mosquito bed nets to Sokoto State
Abuja – The United States Government through the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), yesterday December 14, donated 2.9 million bed nets for distribution in Sokoto State. The bed nets, valued at
Practitioners advocate public-private collaboration on health funding
Dr Ohen Geoffrey, Vice Chairman, Eko Hospital Board, Lagos, on Thursday called on governments at all levels to collaborate with the private sector on funding to help improve the healthcare
NMA decries migration of doctors
The Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA) has expressed worry over the mass exodus of healthcare professionals in Nigeria. The association raised this concern on Thursday, at the 2017 National Executive Council
Drop NGO Bill, CSOs urges NASS
Abuja – Civil society organizations in Nigeria have called on the National Assembly to stop its proposed enactment of an Act to provide for the establishment of Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory
UHC Day: CSOs bank on NASS on improved funding for health sector
ABUJA – As the world commemorated the 2017 Universal Health Coverage Day on December 12, civil societies in Nigeria comprising Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) and
North East needs $1bn to address humanitarian needs in 2018 – UNOCHA
Humanitarian interventions in reconstructing the devastations in North East Nigeria will require at least $1bn in 2018 to address. The fund is needed to meet some of the needs of
NARD pushes for better services in public hospitals
Says strike never the best option to get demands ABUJA – Newly-elected president, National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD), Dr Chinaka Ugochukwu, has said the priority of the group
May & Baker goes natural
Launches herbal products May & Baker Nig. Plc., Nigeria’s first pharmaceutical company, opened a new chapter in its operation in the country last week, with the launch of a new
NASS launches trust fund to combat HIV/AIDS
IHVN conducts free screening for staff Nigeria is sure to have more locally-sourced funds to combat HIV/AIDS as the country’s federal legislators on Monday December 4th 2017 launched the National
NGO sensitizes Kubwa youths against HIV/AIDS
ABUJA – As part of efforts to stem the tide of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, a non-governmental organization, Brodas Across Nigeria (BAN) Kubwa chapter, in partnership with AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF), United
Nigeria’s first cancer treatment centre takes off
ABUJA – Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, led other government functionaries to commission Nigeria’s first cancer treatment centre in Abuja on Friday December 1. The centre, equipped
Nigeria must do more to end HIV/AIDS , AHF, others tell FG
We are tired of government promises without action – PLWAS Abuja – The Global vision of ending HIV/AIDS pandemic by 2030 requires more contributions from Nigeria in terms of funding and promotion
New NAFDAC DG unfolds agenda
Says “I come with an open mind and commitment to lead the agency” Abuja- Newly-appointed Director-General of the National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola
More men likely to die of AIDS-related illnesses, UNAIDS warns
UNAIDS releases new report OTTAWA/GENEVA, 1 December 2017—On World AIDS Day, UNAIDS has released a new report showing that men are less likely to take an HIV test, less likely
Help improve healthcare standard, Lagos Health Commissioner urges doctors
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris has urged the Association of Medical Doctors in the employment of Lagos State to play a role towards improving the standard
Agboyi Ketu: Where TBAs hold all aces as midwives
For the people of Agboyi Ketu, a Lagos suburb, lack of basic amenities and depth of traditional beliefs, strengthen the people’s confidence in Traditional Birth Attendants. NHO correspondent, JULIET UMEH visited the
How woman bled to death after delivery in maternity home run by NSCDC nurse
“95 percent of women in the village put to bed in this house,” nurse tells NHO ABUJA – A nurse with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps’ (NSCDC) Training College
FG restates commitment to promoting oral health
Abuja – The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its determination to continue to promote oral health in the country through sensitization of the population on the gains of keeping their mouth
Hope rises for HIV patients, others as NASS vows to implement NH Act
ABUJA – Nigeria’s health sector may get its biggest allocation ever if the Senate makes good its vow to fully implement the National Health Act 2014 in the 2018 national budget Chairman
UNFPA lauds Mrs Saraki’s commitment to mothers, children’s health in Nigeria
ABUJA – The United Nations Population, UNFPA, has commended the Wife of Nigeria’s Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, for supporting women and children in the country with various health interventions through
Over 1m Nigerian PLWAs on treatment, NACA DG
The number of persons receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS has risen to one 1,150,000 from about 750,000 over a year ago, the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NASCA), Dr. Sani Aliyu has
Nigeria has highest number of preterm babies in the world – AMCH Founder
Also has highest number of newborn deaths Foundation marks World Prematurity Day Nigeria has the highest number of preterm babies and the highest number of newborn death in the world, the
AMLSN elects new leaders
KADUNA – The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, (AMLSN) has elected new leaders that will steer its affairs for the next three years. The election took place
Hypertension remains major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria – NIMR
Age 40 and above most affected Latest report from the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has revealed that high blood ressure remains number one killer disease in Nigeria, accounting
We’ll stop Noma disease – FG
To establish National Noma Control Programme ABUJA – The Federal Government has said it would do all within its power to ensure Noma disease does not have a foothold in