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NASS launches trust fund to combat HIV/AIDS
IHVN conducts free screening for staff Nigeria is sure to have more locally-sourced funds to combat HIV/AIDS as the country’s federal legislators on Monday December 4th 2017 launched the National
NGO sensitizes Kubwa youths against HIV/AIDS
ABUJA – As part of efforts to stem the tide of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, a non-governmental organization, Brodas Across Nigeria (BAN) Kubwa chapter, in partnership with AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF), United
Nigeria’s first cancer treatment centre takes off
ABUJA – Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, led other government functionaries to commission Nigeria’s first cancer treatment centre in Abuja on Friday December 1. The centre, equipped
Nigeria must do more to end HIV/AIDS , AHF, others tell FG
We are tired of government promises without action – PLWAS Abuja – The Global vision of ending HIV/AIDS pandemic by 2030 requires more contributions from Nigeria in terms of funding and promotion
New NAFDAC DG unfolds agenda
Says “I come with an open mind and commitment to lead the agency” Abuja- Newly-appointed Director-General of the National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola
More men likely to die of AIDS-related illnesses, UNAIDS warns
UNAIDS releases new report OTTAWA/GENEVA, 1 December 2017—On World AIDS Day, UNAIDS has released a new report showing that men are less likely to take an HIV test, less likely
ICPC detains 4 former Kogi commissioners for alleged corruption
Four former Commissioners under the defunct administration of ex-Kogi State Governor, Capt. Idris Ichalla Wada, have been arrested and are being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related
Help improve healthcare standard, Lagos Health Commissioner urges doctors
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris has urged the Association of Medical Doctors in the employment of Lagos State to play a role towards improving the standard
In Sogunro community, teenage pregnancy rules
Procreation commonly known as child bearing is a divine engagement and one that usually brings joy and excitement to humankind, when it is done at the right time and for
Agboyi Ketu: Where TBAs hold all aces as midwives
For the people of Agboyi Ketu, a Lagos suburb, lack of basic amenities and depth of traditional beliefs, strengthen the people’s confidence in Traditional Birth Attendants. NHO correspondent, JULIET UMEH visited the
How woman bled to death after delivery in maternity home run by NSCDC nurse
“95 percent of women in the village put to bed in this house,” nurse tells NHO ABUJA – A nurse with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps’ (NSCDC) Training College
FG restates commitment to promoting oral health
Abuja – The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its determination to continue to promote oral health in the country through sensitization of the population on the gains of keeping their mouth
Hope rises for HIV patients, others as NASS vows to implement NH Act
ABUJA – Nigeria’s health sector may get its biggest allocation ever if the Senate makes good its vow to fully implement the National Health Act 2014 in the 2018 national budget Chairman
UNFPA lauds Mrs Saraki’s commitment to mothers, children’s health in Nigeria
ABUJA – The United Nations Population, UNFPA, has commended the Wife of Nigeria’s Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, for supporting women and children in the country with various health interventions through
Over 1m Nigerian PLWAs on treatment, NACA DG
The number of persons receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS has risen to one 1,150,000 from about 750,000 over a year ago, the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NASCA), Dr. Sani Aliyu has
Nigeria has highest number of preterm babies in the world – AMCH Founder
Also has highest number of newborn deaths Foundation marks World Prematurity Day Nigeria has the highest number of preterm babies and the highest number of newborn death in the world, the
AMLSN elects new leaders
KADUNA – The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, (AMLSN) has elected new leaders that will steer its affairs for the next three years. The election took place
Hypertension remains major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria – NIMR
Age 40 and above most affected Latest report from the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has revealed that high blood ressure remains number one killer disease in Nigeria, accounting
We’ll stop Noma disease – FG
To establish National Noma Control Programme ABUJA – The Federal Government has said it would do all within its power to ensure Noma disease does not have a foothold in
2018 budget: Health workers urge NASS to increase health allocation
Decry ‘poor’ funding for sector Say only 30% of PHCs nationwide functional Health workers under the aegis of National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, NACHPN, on Monday called
Nigeria earned N69.2bn from solid minerals in 2015 – NEITI report
ABUJA. Nigeria earned N69.2 billion from the solid minerals sector in 2015, an increase of 24% on the N55.8 billion earned from the sector in 2014. This disclosure is contained
How nutrition impacts early childhood development
More evidences, world over, are showing that good nutrition is the most solid foundation on which destinies of children are built. Even the uneducated parents who used to differ on
Nigeria’s malnutrition situation worsens
New report shows drop in infant, U-5 mortality Latest Fifth Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey conducted in Nigeria has revealed a drop in infant and children under-five, but more children, especially
NAPTIP, UNODC empower human trafficking victims
Thirty victims of human trafficking today received equipment for various vocational skills ranging from catering, hairdressing, photography to tailoring and bead making to set them up in business. The recipients, all
UNFPA, NMCN launch new modules to boost nursing, midwifery practice
Modules target improved management of victims of genital mutilation, rape others ABUJA – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)