G20 members have received 15 times more COVID-19 vaccine doses per capita than sub-Saharan African countries, fresh analysis reveals
UNICEF Africa ambassadors write G20 Leaders at Rome Summit G20 countries have…
54gene Sponsors Nigerian Scientists to develop capacity in genomic prediction and analysis of large-scale genome data
54gene, a health- technology company equalizing precision medicine for Africans and the…
Lagos launches mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19
Partners private sector to vaccinate 4 million Lagosians before Christmas Establishes Mass…
Global Handwashing Day: 3 in 5 Nigerians lack basic facilities at home – UNICEF
Although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases,…
Abia ranks 6th in HIV prevalence in Nigeria – US Envoy
The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), Kathleen FitzGibbon, has said that Abia…
Lagos to host 7th African conference on ‘One Health and Biosecurity’
As part of efforts to ensure that the Africa continent improves on…
Health writers congratulate Enabulele, World Medical Association President-elect
Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) yesterday sent a congratulatory message to …
How to age gracefully by OBJ
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says ageing is a natural process that cannot…
Nigeria’s Osahon Enabulele emerges President, World Medical Association
Forner President Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Dr Osahon Enabulele has emerged the…
WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01…
UNICEF warns on impact of COVID-19 on children’s mental health
Says 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15-24 often feel depressed or…
WHO prioritizes access to diabetes, cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists
Says high prices and low availability still a major barrier for patients’…
States, local govts not budgeting enough for Family Planning – Expert laments
As the world yesterday marked the World Contraception Day, WCD Family Planning,…
FG must address challenges of medical manpower – Cardiologists cry out
The group lamented that despite the fact that cardiovascular diseases are on…
UNDP, Japan assist NCDC with ambulances to fight COVID-19
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of…
No improvement in young children’s diets – UNICEF
says situation ‘could get much worse’ under COVID-19 Children under the age…
Work-related accidents, illnesses kill close to 2m people annually – UN warns
Work-related illnesses and injuries kill nearly two million people annually, largely due…
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital performs first open-heart surgery
The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has successfully performed its first…
400,000 Nigerian drug users who share needles responsible for spread of HIV
About 400,000 Nigerian drug users who exchange needles and syringes as a…
MNP patent holder Kenny Acholonu urges protection for intellectual property as Nigeria fights infant malnutrition
Quadruple patent holder Dr Kenny Acholonu has called on regulatory agencies and…
Ebonyi votes N100m as counterpart fund for health insurance scheme
Ebonyi State has set aside N100 million counterpart fund for health insurance…
