By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos – Some mental health experts on Wednesday urged the public to stop stigmatising people living with mental health as it often affected treatment and caused more harm to such people. The […]
By Akeem Abas Ibadan – To ensure operators in the informal sector benefit from its Health Insurance Scheme, the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency has introduced barter and daily payment system. Dr Sola Akande, the […]
By Rabiu Sani Maiduguri – The management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has begun the construction of an ultra-modern centre to care for persons affected by the Boko Haram insurgency in the […]
By Nabilu Balarabe Gumel – The Jigawa Primary Health care Development Agency (JPHDA) said it has targeted 155,395 people Gumel Local Government Area of the state for treatment against trachoma. Trachoma is a bacterial infection […]
By Oboh Linus Lafia – No fewer than 3,800 people benefited from a free medical outreach undertaken by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Doctor on the Move Africa, on Saturday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. According to […]
By Yashim Katurak Abuja – The Centre for the Right to Health (CRH), an NGO, has called for a complete overhaul of curriculum used in the training of medical and health professions in Nigeria to […]
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia – Dr. Ogbonna Ugwele, a Specialist Family Physician of the Family Medicine Department, Federal Medical Center (FMC), Umuahia, has said that men become more exposed to developing prostrate problems from the […]
By Mustapha Yauri Abuja – The Federal Government has inaugurated the Operational Guideline for HIV self-testing and the Evaluation Report of Alere HIV Combo Rapid Test Kit towards ending HIV/AIDS as a public health challenge […]
By Akeem Abas Ibadan – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Ford Foundation and some prominent Nigerians were on Thursday, honoured for their immense contributions to the promotion of adolescent health in the country. The […]
By Mohammed Kaigama Ahmed Bauchi – The Bauchi State Government has confirmed recording four suspected cases of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in the state. Mr Adamu Gamawa, the Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development […]
Washington – A study shows dogs can accurately sniff out cancer in blood, which may lead to new cancer-screening approaches that are inexpensive and without being invasive.The study was presented on Monday at the ongoing […]
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja – Prof. Mynepalli Sridhar of the University of Ibadan has identified low political will, poor governance and mismanagement of resources as barriers to Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Sridhar said this during […]
By Stella kabruk Kaduna – The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCDA) on Monday said it would commence second round of polio immunisation across the state on April 16. The Agency’s Deputy Director, Hamza […]
By Awayi Kuje Akwanga (Nasarawa State) – Some health workers in Nasarawa State havelauded the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its efforts in tackling malnutrition among children in the state. They said UNICEF achieved […]
By Esenvosa Izah Lagos – A Health and Wellness Advocate, Chiamaka Oragwu, has cautioned the public against too much consumption of carbonated drinks, saying it actually destroys body system. Instead, Oragwu advised people to incorporate […]
by Jessica Onyegbula Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it has confirmed 16 new cases of Lassa fever from five states in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NCDC, Dr […]
By Mustapha Yauri Abuja – The Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA) has started a free medical and surgical services in AMAC and Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister […]
By Mustapha Yauri Abuja – The Federal Government says it will work closely with state governments towards providing quality healthcare services for the populace with a view to achieving Universal Health Coverage. Prof. Isaac Adewole, […]
By Yashim Katurak Abuja – The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the organisation is shining its spotlight on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to highlight the importance of achieving health for all globally. WHO said this […]
By Peter Uwumarogie Gombe – Gombe State Government says it has commenced a sensitisation programme targeted to reach 98 per cent of parents on measures aimed at addressing menace of Lassa fever in the state. […]
By Olajide Idowu Iragbiji (Osun) – Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, wife of Osun Governor, on Tuesday, organised freesurgical operation for people with hernia, hydrocele, lumps and other abnormal skin growth in the state. Oyetola, while speaking […]
Jessica Onyegbula Abuja – Edo has recorded 186 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of 991 suspected cases since the outbreak of the outbreak in January, according to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). […]
By Oluwabukola Akanni Ibadan – Mrs Florence Ajimobi, Wife of Oyo State Governor has called for the removal of user fees involved in the treatment of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in the country. She […]
By Ruona Isikeh Benin – Dr Peters Irobo, the Chief Medical Director, Triumphant Hospital Benin, has advised Nigerians to treat cold sore early to avoid complications. Peters gave the advice during an interview with the […]
By Ibrahim Bello Birnin Kebbi – Kebbi Government, in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says it plans to provide one primary healthcare centre in each of the 225 wards in the […]
by Jessica Onyegbula Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Saturday has confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever from six states in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NCDC, Dr Chikwe […]
By Jessica Onyegbula Abuja – Dr Uzodinma Adirieje, Chairman, National World Malaria Day Committee, has called on Nigerians to join hands with the Federal government to boost the success of the fight against malaria in […]
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja – Mr Olugbenga Jagun, a nutritionist at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital ( UATH), Gwagalada, has said that jute leaf known as ‘Ewedu’ can prevent cancer and coronary diseases due […]
By Oluwakemi Oladipo and Omowunmi Alake Lagos – A Public Health Specialist, Dr Oliver Ezechi, has encouraged Nigerian youths to know their HIV status through self testing to help in eliminating the scourge. Ezechi, a […]
By Felicia Imohimi Abuja – The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Wabba, has expressed concern over the widening gap between rich and poor Nigerians in accessing healthcare services.Wabba made this known at the […]
By Oladapo Udom and Vivian Ihechu Lagos – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed unsafe and unwholesome products seized by the agency, worth over N2 billion, at […]
By Oluwakemi Oladipo and Omowunmi Alake Lagos – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will provide enabling environment for the local manufacturing companies to operate in order to […]
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin – Dr Mohammed Oyeniyi, Head of TB, Leprosy and Buruli-ulcers Programme Control in Kwara, says the state recorded over 2,000 undetected cases of Tuberculosis (TB) in 2018.Oyeniyi told the News Agency […]
By Oluwabukola Akanni Ibadan – Prof. Chinyere Babalola, the Vice-Chancellor, Chrisland University, Abeokuta in Ogun, on Tuesday urged African countries to stop depending on outcomes of foreign researches to fight cancer. Babalola, a Professor of […]
By Tosin Kolade Makurdi (Benue) – Wife of Benue Governor, Dr Eunice Ortom, has expressed concern over hygiene and other practices surrounding menstrual health among women in the state. Ortom spoke at the opening of […]
By Oluwabukola Akanni Ibadan – Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, the Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says cancer remains one of the three major causes of morbidity and deaths in the hospital […]
By Yashim Katurak Abuja – The World Health Organisation (WHO), has called for continued financial and technical support from its international partners to enable the organisation end the Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by 2030. Dr Matshidiso […]
By Esenvosa Izah Lagos – An NGO, Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), says it will extend its Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) campaign to include ‘a toilet for all’ to end open defecation in Nigeria. Its […]
By Auwalu Yusuf Daura – The Daura Local Government in Katsina State has commenced a one week sensitisation on precautionary measures against outbreak of measles and meningitis. Alhaji Abba Mato, the Council Chairman, made this […]
By Felicia Imohimi Abuja – The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) says over 3.6 million people lack access to potable water, sanitation and hygiene services in Nigeria. UNICEF’s Representative in the country,Mr Mohamed […]
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