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Nigeria requires 3.9m toilets annually to stop open defecation: — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria will need to build no fewer than 3.9 million toilets annually to meet the ending open defecation practice by 2025 target. Dr
Smile360 clinic wins 7th consecutive award for excellence in dental care
Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has clinched the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) for the seventh year for delivering exceptional dental services and setting the benchmark for excellence in the Nigerian
Diphtheria: Four year-old dies as FCTA confirms outbreak
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly disease, which has now claimed the life of a four year old boy out of five
DRUG ABUSE: Lagos warns youths against negative peer pressure
Lagos State Government has once again warned young adults particularly teenagers and youths against negative peer pressure that could lead them to indulging in drug and substance abuse and illicit
Malnutrition deficiencies hit 20.5m new babies – NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NEGS), has revealed that malnutrition deficiencies have hit 20.5 million new babies in Nigeria. Chief Executive Officer, CEO, NESG, Laoye Jaiyeola, disclosed this recently in
How Lagos embraces digital transformation to improve healthcare – Perm Sec
The Lagos State Government is embracing digital transformation to improve health services for its residents, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye has said. Perm SecOgboye
How supplements, good nutrition could reduce Nigeria’s maternal, infant mortality burden – Experts
The neonatal ward at the Paediatric section of the Mother and Child Centre at Isolo General Hospital, Lagos, has a lot of children. Some are premature and are in incubators,
Bill Gates, Dangote visit Tinubu to talk health
Healthcare took the centre stage at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday when the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and American business mogul, Bill Gates, visited
NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of ‘dangerous’ herbal products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raised alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products, which it describes as “dangerous”. The NAFDAC
UniAbuja Begins Master’s Degree In Diabetes Education
As part of efforts to address the growing burden of diabetes in Nigeria, the University of Abuja has announced the commencement of a new Master’s degree programme in Diabetes Education.
Locally produced Indomie Noodles safe – NAFDAC assures consumers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured consumers of the safety of all brands of Indomie Noodles produced in the country. This was made
2023 Blood Donor Day: Nigeria in shortfall of 1.7m pints of blood annually
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2023 World Blood Donor Day, today, Haima Health Initiative, says Nigeria is in shortfall of 1.7 million pints of blood
Anthrax: FG cautions against consumption of hides
The Federal Government, Monday, urged Nigerians to stop consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat following an outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The alert was contained
Drone company delivers over 50,000 vaccine doses across Cross River health facilities
No fewer than 50,000 doses of regular immunisation vaccines have been delivered to health facilities across Cross River State by a drone delivery company, Zipline. The company said the move
Spain passes law for menstrual leave
Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on June 1st. The Gender
Grow food, not life threatening tobacco crops – WHO urges governments
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has urged governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. In a message today to mark the World
12 benefit from SEOF-sponsored open heart surgeries in Anambra
No fewer than 12 patients have benefited from Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF)-sponsored Open Heart Surgeries, conducted from May 14 to 26th May 2023, at Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital,
PHC: ‘FCTA seeks $22b to revitalize Primary Healthcare, close 20% Funding Gap’
The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has said it requires about $22 billion to close the 20 percent funding gap in the revitalization of its Primary Healthcare Centres. According to
Kidney disease or anger of the gods?
– Ufuoma’s ordeal with condition that swells her body In the small Isoko community in Delta state where she hails from, it is a taboo to conduct the bedroom affair
Health workers begin indefinite strike
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association, AHPA, Thursday, declared an indefinite strike across the country. Members of the unions had trooped to
CAN tasks FG on improved health infrastructure for aging population
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has expressed concern about the state of health infrastructure in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas, where a significant
Lagosians to enjoy improved healthcare
… as Sanwo-Olu commissions 6 medical projects at LASUTH Residents of Lagos will start enjoying an improved healthcare services in the state. This is as the Governor of the state,
CONHESS: Health workers protest in Abuja
…Urge Buhari to approve, implement report Few days before the end of the current administration, the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals, Wednesday stormed Abuja in
FG unveils 100-Bed Mother & Child Centre at Unizik teaching hospital
The Federal Government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, OSSAP-SDGs has unveiled a series of interventions at the permanent site of Nnamdi
Adesina urges support for Africa Pharm Foundation
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has urged critical stakeholders on the continent to support the bank’s Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF). The AfDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this