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Ghana renews support to West African Health Organization
Ghanaian Health minister, Hon Kwaku Agyeman Manu, has pledged more support from Ghana to the West African Health Organization (WAHO) to improve health in the West African region. Receiving a
WHO publishes list of bacteria requiring new antibiotics
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) has published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens” – a catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human
Malaria outbreak in Namibia
The Ministry of Health and Social Services of Namibia has reported a malaria outbreak in the northern part of the country which has already claimed thirteen lives in the Kavango
Lagos moves to strengthen health workforce
Amidst statistics showing a slight decrease in the number of workers in its heath workforce, the Lagos State government has concluded plans towards the adoption of its Human Resources for
Universal access to sexual, reproductive health, key to gender equality, Osotimehin
“Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is also vital to sustainable
NAFDAC Briefing on recently arrested Food and Drug Counterfeiters and Fake Approvals Syndicate
PROTOCOLS You are welcome to this press briefing which is intended to inform the general public about the recent activities of the Agency. The Agency in the past weeks has
Analgesics and your kidney: Facts to know
Many analgesics should not be used if there is decreased kidney function, because they reduce the blood flow to the kidney. Also,
Taking excess pain killers during menses could harm your kidney, experts warn women
By Rebecca Ejifoma Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Kidney Day today amidst calls by experts on the need to avoid herbal concoctions and other
UNFPA names Nigerian actress, Stephanie Linus as Regional Ambassador for Maternal Health
As part of its activities in marking the international Women’s Day, the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, named Stephanie Linus, a Nigerian actress also a member of the order the
Maintaining active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction, new study reveals
Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance, an Oregon State University researcher has
Scientists discover how the body regulates high blood pressure
A breakthrough by British scientists could pave the way for more effective blood pressure drugs, The Mail Online reports. Experts have discovered how the body regulates blood pressure – giving
Dubai Health Authority launches ‘Partnership for Better Health’
…avails Nigerians opportunity of top notch healthcare services By Rebecca Ejifoma Determined to create awareness for the state of the art healthcare services available to Africans and Nigerians, Dubai Health
Patients in distress as Kubwa General Hospital introduces data computerisation
Long queues at cash points New system too slow to cope with large crowd of patients Patients wait for hours before treatment Hospital promises respite soon ABUJA – Patients now
FG to engage 200,000 voluntary health workers
The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, says it has concluded plans to engage 200, 000 voluntary health workers to improve immunisation, antenatal care and other health services. Dr
World Wildlife Day: U.S. Urges Nigerians to protect endangered wildlife
The United States Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. David Young, has urged Nigerians to help stop the trafficking and habitat destruction of Nigeria’s many endangered native species, including the Cross
Groups canvass religious leaders’ support in fight against child killer diseases
The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) in collaboration with the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health in Nigeria (PACFaH) have canvassed the cooperation of religious leaders in Lagos
HEWAN symposium: Give adequate information to Nigerians – LUTH CMD urges
The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Chris Bode, yesterday charged members of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) to strive towards disseminating adequate,
Dangote Foundation commits N200m for Kano Specialist Hospital rehabilitation
To complement its N7 billion Surgical and Diagnostic Centre (SDC) currently under construction, the Dangote Foundation has concluded the renovations of some sections of the Murtala Muhammed Specialists’ Hospital, Kano
INCB report makes case for women
Calls for gender-sensitive policies Says women are more likely to be prescribed narcotics and anti-anxiety medication Advocates urgent health-care access for drugs-dependent women Experts have called for gender-sensitive policies and
World Wildlife Day: U.S. Urges Nigerians to protect endangered wildlife
The United States Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. David Young, has urged Nigerians to help stop the trafficking and habitat destruction of Nigeria’s many endangered native species, including the Cross
2017 budget: NHIS seeks N32bn
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has requested the sum of N32 billion for its activities in the 2017 fiscal year. Executive Secretary of the scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, disclosed
HEWAN holds Symposium on mental health
Eminent Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Adebayo is expected to lead discussions at the 7th annual symposium of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) which kicks off on Friday. A statement
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