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G20 members have received 15 times more COVID-19 vaccine doses per capita than sub-Saharan African countries, fresh analysis reveals
UNICEF Africa ambassadors write G20 Leaders at Rome Summit G20 countries have received 15 times more COVID-19 vaccine doses per capita than countries in sub-Saharan Africa*, according to a new
54gene Sponsors Nigerian Scientists to develop capacity in genomic prediction and analysis of large-scale genome data
54gene, a health- technology company equalizing precision medicine for Africans and the global population through genomics research, advanced molecular diagnostics and clinical studies, has given out millions of Naira to
Lagos launches mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19
Partners private sector to vaccinate 4 million Lagosians before Christmas Establishes Mass Vaccination Sites Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched a State-wide Mass Vaccination Campaign against the
UBTH campaigns against VTE
Reveals 2 in 4 deaths in hospitals due to causes related to blood clots. Amid reports that blood clot within the veins, referred to in medical parlance as Venous
Adetifa Ifedayo steps in as new NCDC DG
Chikwe Ihekweazu bows out to for WHO job Clinical Epidemiologist, Dr Adetifa Ifedayo, on Monday October 18, assumed duty as
Global Handwashing Day: 3 in 5 Nigerians lack basic facilities at home – UNICEF
Although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, only 16 per cent of Nigerians have access to basic handwashing facilities at home – leaving
Abia ranks 6th in HIV prevalence in Nigeria – US Envoy
The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), Kathleen FitzGibbon, has said that Abia had the sixth highest HIV prevalence rate in the country with an estimated 58,341 cases. FitzGibbon said this
Lagos to host 7th African conference on ‘One Health and Biosecurity’
As part of efforts to ensure that the Africa continent improves on its preparedness and brace up to the challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases and biosecurity threats, the Lagos
Health writers congratulate Enabulele, World Medical Association President-elect
Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) yesterday sent a congratulatory message to former President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Dr. Osahon Enabulele following his recent election as the President
How to age gracefully by OBJ
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says ageing is a natural process that cannot be reversed with drugs but could be attained gracefully by eating right, adequate rest, regular medical checkups, mental
Nigeria’s Osahon Enabulele emerges President, World Medical Association
Forner President Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Dr Osahon Enabulele has emerged the President-elect of the World Medical Association, WMA. Enabulele, a Chief Consultant Family Physician, is currently the President
WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.
NMA condemns murder of Akunyili, demands justice
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Thursday condemned the gruesome murder of one of her members, Dr Chike Akunyili, widower of Late Prof Dora
UNICEF warns on impact of COVID-19 on children’s mental health
Says 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15-24 often feel depressed or have little interest in doing things Children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their
WHO prioritizes access to diabetes, cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists
Says high prices and low availability still a major barrier for patients’ access to new and old medicines World Health Organisation