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You should lead research for vaccine production – Jonathan tells W/African pharmacologists
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged members of the West African Society of Pharmacology (WASP) to spearhead research for the production of vaccines to contain epidemics that are endemic in
ABMH performs 6 kidney transplants in 7 months
Chief Medical Director, Afe Babalola Multi-system Hospital, (ABMH) Ado –Ekiti, Dr. Kolawole Ogundipe, says the hospital has made significant breakthroughs in kidney transplantation and the general management of renal disease,
How dearth of accessible healthcare facilities threatens lives of internally displaced Nigerians
Special Report By ISRAEL OLATUNJI TIJANI While young Nigerian men and women are living their dreams, smashing career goals and coming up with technological innovations from the comforts of their
WHO report shows poorer health outcomes for vulnerable refugees, migrants
Says World may not achieve SDGs health-related goals The first World Health Organisation’s, WHO, report on the health of refugees and migrants has shown that globally, millions of refugees and
Cholera outbreak imminent as waste takes over Lagos markets, roads – NHO investigation reveals
We are already having diarrhoea, chest pain – Traders at popular Martins street cry out As Nigeria fights COVID-19 pandemic with the rest of the world, there’s palpable fear that
Edo Community pharmacists demand inclusion in State Health Insurance scheme
Edo Community Pharmacists have called on the state government to, as a matter of urgency, commence accreditation of Pharmacies into the State Health Insurance Scheme in order to provide primary
NCDC issues High Alert on Marburg Virus Disease
Says Nigeria has moderate risk for MVD based on data As the World Health Organsiation, WHO confirmed an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease, MVD, in neighbouring country, Ghana, the Nigeria
I didn’t allow sickle cell thwart my dream – Singer, Adekunle Gold shares experience
‘Sickle cell disease took away my freedom, my childhood … My mind and body were challenged (but) I’m stronger, more determined and ready to take on the world. I’m ready
Borno confirms outbreak of monkey pox in Maiduguri
The Director of Public Health, Borno State Ministry of Health, Dr. Lawi Mshelia has confirmed the outbreak of Monkeypox in the state. In an interview with journalists in Maiduguri on
NMA lauds Osinbajo’s confidence in Nigerian healthcare
The Nigerian Medical Association has praised the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo for his confidence in the Nigerian healthcare system as he undergoes successful surgical procedure in the country. The President
Lagos seals 19 medicine outlets for non-compliance to regulatory standards
Lagos State Government through its Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has shut down 19 medicine outlets around Igando-Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government area of the State
Over 1.2m Nigerians from 40 are blind – Optometric Association
Says 2.7m adults with moderate visual impairment Seeks proper implementation of Nat’l Eye Health Policy The National Optometric Association, NOA, has said that over 1.2 million people from 40 years
25m infants missed out on life-saving vaccinations in 2021 – WHO, UNICEF
A new global data jointly released by the World Health Organisation, WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, today, has shown that no fewer than 25 million infants are
Breast cancer: Why women should self-examine their breasts regularly
… Expert says men can also get it In order to detect breast cancer before it becomes a big challenge, a medical expert has urged women to constantly examine their
Edo indigenes laud telemedicine initiative
Indigenes of Edo state have expressed gratitude to the state government for the introduction of telemedicine in health institutions across the state. The initiative was launched by the government recently
NCDC raises alarm on increasing COVID-19 cases
… issues Pubic Health Advisory ahead of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm on the rise of COVID-19 cases globally and
NIMR’s Prof. Stella Smith emerges President, African Helicobacter and Microbiota study Group
… as H. Pylori receives focus A Director at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Prof. Stella Smith has been appointed the founding President of the African Helicobacter and Microbiota
We are committed to improving women, children, adolescents’ health – Minister
The Federal Government is committed to improving the well-being of women, children, adolescents and the elderly in Nigeria, Health Minister Osagie Ehanire has said. Ehanire made this known in Abuja at
Nigeria reports 62 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in 2022 – NCDC says
…204 suspected cases also reported The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has disclosed that between January 2022 till date that the country has witnessed about 204 cases suspected Monkeypox,
23 million Nigerian children receive chemo-prevention against malaria—-Buhari
Some 23 million Nigerian children have received the seasonal malaria chemo-prevention, aiding reduction in severe malaria in children in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari made the declaration on Friday in
NHEA 2022: How collaborations, understanding can spur quality health delivery – Dr Ehanire
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has called for collaborations understanding among players in the healthcare sector to be able to achieve quality healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at the
Red cross receives $350,000 to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has received $350,000 dollars from Coca-Cola Foundation to accelerate vaccination for Nigerians against COVID-19. Mr Chima Nwankwo. Coordinator, Communications
Lagos moves to raise awareness on HIV anti- stigma law
…as LSACA sensitizes journalists In a bid to raise awareness on the state’s HIV anti-stigma law, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, (LSACA) has embarked on a campaign to inform
Lagos unveils state of art floating clinic boat
* To provide medical outreach services on waterways As part of its efforts to increase access to prompt and efficient health care services on waterways and riverine communities, Lagos
Addressing stunting among children
A News Analysis By Ibukun Emiola News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Most people are unmindful of the connections between nutrition and physical growth of their children, especially in Africa, heath