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UBTH flags off subsidized “specialized surgeries” programme
Registers 115 patients Beneficiaries to enjoy 50% subsidy The University of Benin Teaching Hospital flagged off its “Subsidized Specialized Surgeries”, on Tuesday February 14, as part of activities marking its
Police parade former Kwara General Hospital CMD for multiple killings
Kwara State Police Command Monday, paraded the former Chief Medical Director of Government General hospital in Kaima area of the state Dr Abass Adio Adeyemi, over multiple killings of six
Am I wheel Chair bound?
Not really … could be spondylosis … you need thorough assessment and treatment Dear Prof, I’m a civil servant male in Ondo State. For some time now, I’ve been experiencing
Cholera cases surging fast in Africa
May surpass worst cases of 2021 if trend continues, WHO warns Malawi launches national “End Cholera” campaign Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge.
Lassa fever: Edo kicks off fresh sensitization campaign
as number of cases drops Edo State Government has commenced a fresh strategic sensitization campaign to halt the recent upsurge of Lassa fever in different parts of the state. A
HEWAN congratulates Pate, New GAVI CEO
The Health Writers’ Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has congratulated Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate on his appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gavi. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance on February
Valentine’s Day: Share love not HIV – NACA DG urges Nigerians
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark 2023 Valentine’s Day, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Dr. Gambo Aliyu, has
Yobe Govt. establishes 138 PHCs in 3 years
Yobe government says it has established Primary Healthcare Facilities (PHCs) in 138 of the 178 wards of the state, to enhance access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots. Alhaji
Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
9 deaths, 16 suspected cases reported Equatorial Guinea yesterday confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Preliminary tests carried out following the deaths of at least nine people
Use condom to prevent STI’s, unwanted pregnancy
Stakeholders counsel on 2023 International Condom Day In commemoration of 2023 International Condom Day, stakeholders have called for the correct and consistent use of condoms for the prevention of sexually
PCN issues 2 weeks ultimatum to Kano medicine dealers to relocate to designated area
To ensure safe distribution of drugs in the city of Kano, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN on Friday issued a two weeks ultimatum to medicine dealers in open drug
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM: World may miss eradication target – UNFPA, UNICEF say
Amid report that no fewer than 4.3 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) this year, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UNICEF have raised the
Lassa fever: Edo restates commitment to stop upsurge
As NCDC Response team visits state Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria has reiterated government’s commitment to halt the current upsurge of Lassa fever in the state saying