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Quality healthcare: Sanwo-Olu urges nurses to harness tech

Declares Open Examiners’ Workshop of NMCN   The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged nurses to adapt and harness the power of technology to enhance nursing education curriculum

NAFDAC pledges crackdown on drug hawkers, fruit ripeners using carbide says 200,000 Nigerians die annually from contaminated food Amid reports that no fewer than 200,000 Nigerians, including children under five,

One in every 24 adults under severe mental disorder –  Psychiatrist

The Managing Director,  Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Professor Monday Igwe, has said that one in every 24 adults is under severe mental disorder. The MD  stated this during a one-day

FG confirms first anthrax case in Nigeria

The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, FMARD, said animals showing signs of

Diphtheria: NCDC confirms 798 cases, 80 deaths

House of Reps urges urgent action The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday released an official statement on current situation of diphtheria in the country saying no fewer than

Resident doctors issue 2-week fresh ultimatum to FG to meet demands

Resident doctors in the country operating under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors,NARD, have issued July 19,2023 ultimatum to the federal government to meet their demands, saying failure

Nigeria requires 3.9m toilets annually to stop open defecation: — UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria will need to build no fewer than 3.9 million toilets annually to meet the ending open defecation practice by 2025 target. Dr

Smile360 clinic wins 7th consecutive award for excellence in dental care

Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has clinched the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) for the seventh year for delivering exceptional dental services and setting the benchmark for excellence in the Nigerian

Diphtheria: Four year-old dies as FCTA confirms outbreak

The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly disease, which has now claimed the life of a four year old boy out of five

DRUG ABUSE: Lagos warns youths against negative peer pressure

 Lagos State Government has once again warned  young adults particularly teenagers and youths against negative peer pressure that could lead them to indulging in drug and substance abuse and illicit

How supplements, good nutrition could reduce Nigeria’s  maternal, infant mortality burden – Experts

The neonatal ward at the Paediatric section of the Mother and Child Centre at Isolo General Hospital, Lagos, has a lot of children. Some are premature and are in incubators,

Bill Gates, Dangote visit Tinubu to talk health

Healthcare took the centre stage at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday when the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and American business mogul, Bill Gates, visited

NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of  ‘dangerous’ herbal products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raised alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products, which it describes as “dangerous”. The NAFDAC

UniAbuja Begins Master’s Degree In Diabetes Education

As part of efforts to address the growing burden of diabetes in Nigeria, the  University of Abuja has announced the commencement of a new Master’s degree programme  in Diabetes Education.

Locally produced Indomie Noodles safe – NAFDAC assures consumers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers  of the safety of all brands of Indomie Noodles produced in the country. This was made

2023 Blood Donor Day: Nigeria in shortfall of 1.7m pints of blood annually

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2023 World Blood Donor Day, today, Haima Health Initiative, says Nigeria is in shortfall of 1.7 million pints of blood

Anthrax: FG cautions against consumption of hides

The Federal Government, Monday, urged Nigerians to stop consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat following an outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The alert was contained

Drone company delivers over 50,000 vaccine doses across Cross River health facilities

No fewer  than 50,000 doses of regular immunisation vaccines have been delivered to health facilities across Cross River State by a drone delivery company, Zipline. The company said the move

Spain passes law for menstrual leave

Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on June 1st. The Gender

Grow food, not life threatening tobacco crops – WHO urges governments

The World Health Organisation  (WHO), has urged governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. In a message today to mark the World

12 benefit from SEOF-sponsored open heart surgeries in Anambra

No fewer than  12 patients have benefited from Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF)-sponsored Open Heart Surgeries, conducted from May 14 to 26th May 2023, at Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital,

PHC: ‘FCTA seeks $22b to revitalize Primary Healthcare, close 20% Funding Gap’

The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has said it requires about $22 billion to close the 20 percent funding gap in the revitalization of its Primary Healthcare Centres.  According to

Kidney disease or anger of the gods?

– Ufuoma’s ordeal with condition that swells her body In the small Isoko community in Delta state where she hails from, it is a taboo to conduct the bedroom affair

Health workers begin indefinite strike

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association, AHPA, Thursday, declared an indefinite strike across the country. Members of the unions had trooped to

CAN tasks FG on improved health infrastructure for aging population 

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has expressed concern about the state of health infrastructure in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas, where a significant