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World Cancer Day: For Nigeria, Ignorance remains obstacle to control
Few people aware that early detection could save life Doctors need retraining about cancer No sustainable cancer prevention programme Nigeria joined the rest of the world Saturday to mark the
Cancer kills 8.8 million yearly – WHO
… Early cancer diagnosis saves lives, cuts treatment costs New WHO figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to mark the World Cancer Day indicate that each year 8.8
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
History as African Heads of State adopt Addis Declaration on Immunisation
Highlights: Increasing vaccine-related funding Strengthening supply chains and delivery systems Making universal access to vaccines a cornerstone of health and development efforts Heads of State from across Africa today in
Ogun Govt. shuts 5 health institutions
The Ogun State Government on Monday closed down five health facilities in Ifo Local Government Area of the State for non-compliance with validation. According to the News Agency of Nigeria
Chevron scholarship scheme produces UNILAG best graduand, 32 First Class
Chevron scholarship scheme has produced University of Lagos best graduating student and 31 other first class out of the 231 first class graduates produce by the university during the 2015/2016
FG plans free healthcare for oil producing states
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani, says the Federal Government will soon embark on a free healthcare intervention scheme in the nine oil producing states as from next
NMA decries low health budget
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Friday appealed to the Federal Government to increase budgetary allocation to the health sector to improve healthcare delivery in the country. Dr Aniekeme Uwah,
WHO DG: Executive Board names 3 candidates
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board has selected three candidates for the position of Director General. The three candidates will be presented to the World Health Assembly later in
Kudos as Save The Children donates toilets to Lagos schools
Rita Michael Edet 11, a Primary Six pupil of St Paul UNA Primary School, Shomolu, Lagos could hardly conceal her excitement as she joined guests to commission a new toilet
We’ll apply ‘No work, No pay’ rule, Health Ministry tells striking resident doctors
Striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have been told not to expect their salary for the period their current strike, which began on January 19, will
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
Do traditional healers really know what they treat?
Some years ago, a young girl developed epilepsy and the family was thrown into confusion about what to do, considering people’s reaction. Everyone in the village advised the mother to
FG begins PHC revitalisation
Buhari inaugurates Kuchigoro PHC Says vision is to revitalise 10,000 centres in phases To renovate one centre in each senatorial zone President Muhammadu Buhari kicked off the revitalisation of Primary
NAFDAC, Customs release lab report on ‘Plastic Rice
Not plastic but contains microorganisms above permissible limit Not fit for human consumption Consignment to be destroyed by Customs The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
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
No plastic rice in Nigeria – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has dismissed claims about the presence of plastic rice in Nigeria. In two tweets, yesterday, through his twitter handle; @IsaacFAdewole, the Health minister said preliminary
UNICEF appeals for aid to fight yellow fever in Angola
… Russia sends vacine The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is implementing large-scale sanitary and epidemiological programmes to fight an unprecedented yellow fever outbreak in Angola and has appealed for
Health Minister confirms case of Lassa fever in Ogun
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has confirmed the death of a health practitioner as a result of Lassa fever in Ogun State. A statement made available to newsmen
Asthma strikes again!
Nigerians mourn as prominent Media/PR practitioner Osita Ike dies from attack Most asthmatics still not able to control their condition There’s low level of awareness, even among medical practitioners, in
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
WHO report reveals impact of devastated health services in North-East
One third of more than 700 health facilities in Borno State, north-eastern Nigeria, have been completely destroyed, according to a report released recently by the World Health Organisation (WHO}. Of
UNICEF partners Malawi to test first humanitarian drone in Africa
In cooperation with the Government of Malawi, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will establish an air corridor and use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), known as drones, for humanitarian purposes,
Revealed! How excessive alcohol damages your organs
Causes memory loss, you may even forget your name You may become disoriented, delirious or suffer hallucinations, says Family Health Book According to medical experts, very moderate consumption of alcohol may