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World Breastfeeding Week: Firm launches first MilkBank in Nigeria
The Milk Booster, a company that produces lactation products that help increase breast milk supply, on Friday introduced the first MilkBank in Nigeria in commemoration of the 2022 World Breastfeeding
Prof. Efe Useh writes for NHO
To enlighten readers on conditions requiring physiotherapy Renowned Nigerian physiotherapist and Director for Lifestyle Diseases at the Faculty of Health Sciences, North West University, Mafikeng, South Africa, Professor Ushotanefe Useh
Monkeypox: Signs and Symptoms
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola. It is now being
Word Breastfeeding Week: Policymakers urged to consider 6mths maternity leave for mothers
Breastfeeding Week: Policymakers urged to consider 6mths maternity leave for mothers A Senior Registrar in the Paediatric Department of the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, Dr. Rita Ikwuni has asked
WHO publishes new guidelines on HIV, hepatitis and STIs for key populations
The World health Organisation (WHO has published new “Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations.” The guidelines are officially launched at
2022 World breastfeeding Week: Borno launches awareness campaign
Lagos restates commitment towards provision and sustenance of breastfeeding-friendly environment In a bid to create awareness, promote and sustain exclusive breastfeeding, especially for infant’s health and survival, Borno state government
LASUTH records Monkeypox case
Shuts unit, places health workers under observation A 40-year-old patient on admission at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, has tested positive for the Monkeypox virus even as the
Group decries high rate of FGM practice in Oyo
Advocates stringent measures against perpetrators A Civil Society Organization, Hacey Health Initiative, has condemned the high rate of female genital mutilation (FGM) practice in Oyo state and called for stringent.
MLSCN closes 4 laboratories, seals 34 in Osun over regulation breach
Medical laboratory scientist council of Nigeria (MLSCN) disclosed that it has closed four laboratories and sealed 34 others in Osun state. It also said four quack practitioners were arrested and
Insecurity: Osun resident doctors embark on 72 hours strike
Resident doctors at Osun State University Teaching Hospital have embarked on 72 hours strike over lack of adequate security in the hospital complex. The resident doctors in a statement issued
Foundation donates 24-Bed Comprehensive Female Medical Ward to Katsina General Hospital
A home grown foundation, the Continental Computers has donated a 24-bed comprehensive female medical ward to the General Hospital, Katsina. The 24-bed medical female ward, built and equiped by the
It’s World Hepatitis Day
Nassarawa records high prevalence as 18,000 test positive Lagos holds awareness walk, tasks residents on screening as government restates commitment to reduction and elimination Affects more than 90 million people
Osibajo’s decision to have done surgery in Nigeria restores confidence in healthcare system – Emefiele says
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said that the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo’s decision to have his surgery done in Nigeria has
COVID-19: Virus still much around – Foundation
Calls for increased awareness by media practitioners towards uptake of vaccine Plateau records 10,279 confirmed cases, 75 deaths Media practitioners have been challenged to use their various platforms to encourage
At last, Africa to begin vaccination against malaria as Gavi opens applications for vaccine roll-out support
All is set for the world’s first-ever mass vaccination against malaria as the Global Alliance for Vaccine And Immunization (GAVI) opens a process for countries to apply for funding and
Osinbajo expresses gratitude to Nigerians, hospital, over successful surgery
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and all others who had sympathised with him over his recent successful thigh surgery. Osinbajo underwent a
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