FG hands over 14 new maternal, child health care centres to Teaching Hospitals, FMC
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has handed over 14…
NTDs DAY 2024: Ondo state treats 2million cases in 700 communities
No fewer than 2 million cases of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) have…
NAFDAC warns against illegal importation of syringes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
‘We’ll reduce medical tourism,’ Iwosan Lagoon Hospital pledges as Sanwo-Olu, others unveil facilities
Towards the effort in reversing the trend of medical tourism in Nigeria,…
UNICEF empowers 285,000 Borno orphans with basic literacy
About 285,000 children orphaned by the Boko Haram insurgency and children of…
Nigerians spent $1.58bn on health tourism, foreign education in six months, Central Bank data reveals
The data from the apex bank’s Balance of Payment compilation spanning the…
Cameroon kicks off malaria vaccine rollout
Cameroon yesterday, January 22, launched the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its routine…
Facts you should know about cervical cancer
Overview Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women,…
FG, stakeholders move to end drug abuse in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has declared its readiness…
Abia records cases of measles, moves against spread
Abia State says it has recorded three suspected cases of Measles in…
Rotary International donates $14 million to sustain polio eradication in Nigeria
Committed to ensuring that every child is safe from the paralysis caused…
Climate Change may cause widespread illnesses, millions of deaths by 2050, WEF warns
A report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned that climate…
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…
