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NMA urges vaccinated Nigerians not to stop COVID-19 preventive measures
The President, Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Innocent Ujah, has warned the public, especially those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, not to stop observing preventive measures, thereby carelessly exposing themselves
Anti-vaccine Christian broadcaster Marcus Lamb dies at 64 after contracting Covid
Marcus Lamb, a co-founder and the CEO of the conservative Christian Daystar Television Network who vocally opposed Covid-19 vaccines, has died at 64, weeks after he contracted Covid-19, the network
World Bank advocates special tax on alcohol, cigarettes to improve Primary Healthcare
The World Bank Group has called on the Federal Government to impose special taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages to improve primary healthcare. “If we want to improve healthcare
Nigeria has highest number of air pollution-related child pneumonia deaths in the world – UNICEF
Air pollution, especially in the home, biggest driver of child deaths from pneumonia in Nigeria As the world commemorates World Pneumonia Day today, UNICEF revealed that Nigeria has the highest
Chevron appoints Anyaegbudike as Communications Manager
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture has announced the appointment of a new Communications Manager in its Policy, Government and Public Affairs Department (PGPA). He is
UBTH fetes Edo Health Commissioner, World Medical Association President-elect
The management of University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Benin city weekend honoured two of its staff who have distinguished themselves in local and international health care. Prof. Obehi
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
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
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
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
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.
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
UNDP, Japan assist NCDC with ambulances to fight COVID-19
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Government of Japan, handed over three ambulances to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday as part of
No improvement in young children’s diets – UNICEF
says situation ‘could get much worse’ under COVID-19 Children under the age of 2 are not getting the food or nutrients they need to thrive and grow well, leading to
Work-related accidents, illnesses kill close to 2m people annually – UN warns
Work-related illnesses and injuries kill nearly two million people annually, largely due to long working hours, the UN said Friday, warning that the pandemic was likely to worsen the situation.
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital performs first open-heart surgery
The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has successfully performed its first open-heart surgery. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, in a statement titled, “Today we
400,000 Nigerian drug users who share needles responsible for spread of HIV
About 400,000 Nigerian drug users who exchange needles and syringes as a group while ingesting drugs are responsible for the spread of HIV in the country. Dr Gambo Aliyu, Director-General,
MNP patent holder Kenny Acholonu urges protection for intellectual property as Nigeria fights infant malnutrition
Quadruple patent holder Dr Kenny Acholonu has called on regulatory agencies and players in the Nigerian scientific community covering medical, pharmaceutical, and most importantly nutritional products to ensure recognition and
Ebonyi votes N100m as counterpart fund for health insurance scheme
Ebonyi State has set aside N100 million counterpart fund for health insurance scheme for civil servants. Mrs Mary-Rose Egwu, Executive Secretary, Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) made this known
NCDC DG Chikwe Ihekweazu appointed Assistant DG of WHO
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has been appointed as the Assistant Director General of Health Emergency Intelligence at the World Health Organisation
West Africa Covid-19 deaths surge amid Ebola and other outbreaks
West Africa has recorded its highest number of COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began as several countries grapple with outbreaks of cholera, Ebola Virus Disease and Marburg Virus Disease that