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),…
Gates Foundation announces $40m fund for mRNA vaccine manufacturing in Africa
Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, says there is a…
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…
HPV vaccination kicks off September 25
As NPHCDA battles cervical cancer To prevent the spread of cervical cancer,…
Accomplished journalist, PR Specialist, Abubakar Jimoh bows out of NAFDAC
After 30 years of meritorious service Astute Journalist, Consummate Public Relations Practitioner…
Malaria: Stakeholders call for all-out war against Mosquito
Some stakeholders in environment and public health on Monday called for an…
Enter Ali Pate, new health minister
as Dr. Tunji Alausa, new Minister of State, also assumes office Renowned…
NMA threatens indefinite strike in Benue over abduction of member
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Benue State branch, has threatened to declare…
WHO issues alert on another contaminated Indian-made cough syrup
The World Health Organization on Monday flagged a batch of contaminated common…
FG scales up exclusive breastfeeding advocacies to promote nutrition
The Federal Government has scaled up advocacies to increase exclusive breastfeeding practices…
How I lost my grandson to medical negligence – Senate President
Emotions ran high during the screening, by the Senate, of Dr. Tunji…
Remove tariffs on essential drugs imports now – DICOMAI urges FG
Worried by the current high cost of drugs in the country, a…
Anthrax: Look out for the meat that you buy
Dr Ifedayo Adetifa is the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for…
Resident doctors reject 25% salary increase by FG
Says no going back on strike till progress is made on demands…
Ekiti moves to stop infant mortality
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji has reiterated the commitment…
