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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
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
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
Abandoned by husband, kidney patient cries for help
On dialysis for three years Needs N15m for transplant Says “I want to be with my son” ABUJA – Thirty -Five year old Inia Jennifer Baba will give
NAFDAC seals Abuja supermarket for operating unregistered bakery
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed a supermarket in Karu, a suburb of the nation’s capital, Abuja, for operating an unregistered bakery. The
NASS to increase health budget by N49bn
ABUJA – The National Assembly seems to be unyielding in its decision to ensure Federal Government begin the implementation of National Health Act signed into law in 2014 by former
New NPHCDA boss assumes office
Newly-appointed head of National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has appealed to governors and local government chairmen across the country to emulate the Federal
5m children for “emergency” vaccination in Borno, others
Nearly five million children are currently being immunized in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states against killer diseases by a team of World Health Organization, WHO, Federal Government and other stakeholders
Final trial results confirm effectiveness of Ebola vaccine
Ebola virus may no longer constitute a threat to the world as witnessed in the past three years, as experimental vaccine has been adjudged to be “highly protective” against the
NASS to compel FG to implement National Health Act in 2017 – Tejuoso
The National Assembly has pledged to ensure that the Federal Government implements the National Health Act which was signed into law in 2014 by former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chairman, Senate
Stroke Action Nigeria partners WSO on stroke management
Stroke Action Nigeria has partnered the World Stroke Organisation to take action, drive awareness and push for better access to stroke treatment in Nigeria as part of activities to mark
Cross River gets $18 million USAID grant on SMGL
The ‘Saving Mothers, Giving Life’ (SMGL) Initiative concluded a productive week-long, global team-building meeting in Calabar with a five-year, $18 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Invest in science and technology to end recession – Ex-Minister
… speaks at Agbami STEM symposium Former minister of communication technology, Dr. Omobola Johnson, has advised the federal government to invest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM, to end economic
USAID re-launches $10,000 reward for whistle-blowers on fake malaria drugs
The office of Inspector-General (OIG), of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has re-launched its reward for persons who would help it with information on stolen and
Chevron begins mass dewarming of Lagos school children
By Rebecca Ejifoma The co-venture of NNPC/Chevron has begun its campaign of deworming at least 60, 000 pupils from various primary schools in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State
Novo Nordisk launches diabetes awareness campaign
… Minister Urges Regular Check With statistic showing that 40,800 persons died of diabetes related-cases in Nigeria last year, the Minister of Health, Isaac F. Adewole, has urged adult Nigerians
Experts call for effective mosquito control in Africa
With an alarming rate of over one million deaths from mosquito vector disease worldwide, medical experts and epidemiologists in Africa have advocated a total control of the insect through
We must improve pharma care quality
… experts at LASUTH Pharmacy Week Determined to address the cost of treatment, especially with drugs that have been on the increase in this economy, medical experts have called for
Akwa-Ibom, Cross River states women don’t attend clinics anymore – Prof. Ujah
… Calls on state governments to act and curb pregnant women’s death fast Former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Prof Innocent Achanya Ujah has called
Family Planning saves women, booms economy
With the many misconceptions that have reduced the use of family planning methods among couples in Nigeria; thereby, increasing the deaths of pregnant women in childbirth, medical experts have urged
3rd Annual Podiatry and Diabetes Foot Care Workshop Begins
The 3rd Annual world Diabetes Foundation, Podiatry Institute and Rainbow Specialist Clinic Workshop on diabetic foot began today in Lagos amidst revelations that diabetes is on the increase in Nigeria
Sordid state of Lagos FP clinics
Most facilities lack consumables for modern contraceptive procedure Some have no dedicated FP room to ensure privacy for users Some operate with old or incomplete equipment Many can’t offer implant
About 5000 Lagosians may lose homes to flood in 2016, says LASEMA operations boss
Following the prediction by Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), that high level of flood will occur in Lagos and other states this year, Head Operations and Logistics, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA),
WHO Regional Director visits Nigeria
The World Health Organisation, Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has arrived Nigeria on a three-day visit. The visit, according to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Health,