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About 8.6m Lagos residents hypertensive – Health Commissioner
… 10 million die yearly No fewer than 8.6 million residents of Lagos State have high blood pressure (HBP), representing 30 per cent of the population, according to available data.
Kebbi First Lady Unveils TB Treatment Centre in Argungu
Kebbi State’s First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has commissioned a modern Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Centre at the Argungu General Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the fight
Nigeria receives 846,000 doses of malaria vaccine
Nigeria has received 846,000 doses of a groundbreaking malaria vaccine aimed at reducing the country’s high incidence of malaria, particularly among children and other vulnerable groups. Minister of Health and
NIMR hosts Japanese experts to strengthen research efforts
The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), on Monday received a team of nine medical experts from the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) as part of ongoing efforts by the
172 lives lost to Lassa fever in nine months -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 1,018 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of the 8,411 suspected cases from January 1 to September 29, 2024, in
Why food safety should be our concern in Nigeria
By Adebayo Solanke Lagos State has demonstrated excellence in good governance, infrastructure development, economic activities, and innovation. Equally, the Centre of Excellence has been a role model to Nigeria’s Federal
Vice President Unveils Framework For Nationwide Nutrition Programme
Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled a comprehensive framework for a nationwide nutrition programme on Tuesday, aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. The initiative, dubbed “Nutrition 774
NMA, others commend Plateau over drug production initiative
For venturing into drug production, the Plateau State government has earned the praise of medical doctors, pharmacists and a civil society organisation (CSO). Governor Caleb Mutfwang recently commissioned of the
NAFDAC expresses concern over prevalence of substandard drugs
The Director-General (DG) of the National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, on Thursday, expressed concern over the high level of fake, substandard and falsified
Nigeria to collaborate with UNICEF, USAID to combat lead poisoning
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged Nigeria’s support to the global campaign against lead poisoning to save the lives of vulnerable citizens. Reviewing the exhibition
Stakeholders seek media support towards successful polio campaign
As the Oyo State government steps up activities for its polio campaign, stakeholders have called on the media to lead the campaign to ensure the success of the programme. JATS
Malaria to kill 300,000 more if critical funding not received
Ahead of the Global Fund Replenishment next year, Heads of State and Government gathering at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) warned that funding for malaria must be increased to
Trapped by poverty, blinded by myths: The hidden drivers of Nigeria’s tuberculosis crisis
Despite relentless efforts to curb tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, the disease continues to claim thousands of lives annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2022 Global TB report shows that Nigeria
Nigeria’s healthcare gets a boost as Zipline signs pact with Health Ministry to roll out Autonomous Drones
… To seal deal at UNGA on Thursday The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Zipline, the leading firm in autonomous delivery will, on Thursday September 26, at
Too many Nigerian women, children die daily from pregnancy complication, childbrth — NPHCDA
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, said too many women still die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, and too
Flood: Cholera kills seven, 71 hospitalised
No fewer than seven people have lost their lives to a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, while 71 others have been hospitalised. This
80% of Nigerians Unaware of Tuberculosis Threat, Impeding Control Efforts – Expert
Over 18,000 TB Cases Diagnosed in Lagos in 2023 Despite tuberculosis (TB) being a significant public health issue, over 80% of Nigerians remain unaware of the disease’s signs and symptoms,
Consider people’s well-being, reverse fuel hike, doctors tell Tinubu
The Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians by immediately reversing the price hike of petrol to its
Akwa Ibom records fifth mpox case
Samuel Etuk, the disease surveillance and notification officer, Akwa Ibom ministry of health, says the state has recorded five cases of monkeypox (mpox). Mr Etuk, who announced the latest case
Certificate verification: Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home
The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) in February has plunged countless Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad into turmoil. Currently,
Nutritionist urges more fortification of Nigerian foods, beverages with essential micronutrients
A Nutritionist has advocated the need for more fortification of foods and beverages widely consumed by Nigerians with essential micronutrients to combat the growing problem of malnutrition in the country.
Edo confirms six diphtheria cases, two deaths
The director of public health at the Edo Ministry of Health, Stephenson Ojeifo, says the state recorded two deaths from diphtheria disease between January and August. Mr Ojeifo disclosed in
Champion maternal health through multiple micronutrient supplementation advocacy, FHI 360 urges media
In a move to improve pregnancy outcomes in Lagos State, a non-governmental organisation, FHI 360 Alive&Thrive in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health has sensitised the state’s media
Nigeria receives mpox vaccines
Becomes first country in Africa to receive doses Donated by US government Nigeria, on Tuesday, received 10 000 doses of mpox vaccines, becoming the first country in the African region
WHO to support Lagos State to strengthen health care
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in its quest to improve health indices