Cholera can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea, and the severe forms of the disease can kill…
Category: Health
US Govt speaks on advantages of molecular PCR Lab donated to Benue State
8,000 negative babies have been delivered safely in the state by women living with HIV while…
Lawmaker sponsors cervical, breast cancer screening for 2,000 Kaduna women, girls
Amos said that the exercise was part of his sustained efforts to improve the health and…
FG laments Nigeria’s number one ranking in Africa’s malnourished children
The Federal Government has said over 25 million children in Nigeria are undernourished and stunted, with…
Safe Motherhood: Sokoto Government committed to eradicating fistula
The wife of the state governor Hajiya Fatima Ahmad Aliyu donated cash assistance to the VVF…
WHO calls for complete tobacco ban in Nigeria
Tobacco is responsible for more than eight million deaths annually. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says…
Special Report: Kenyan nurse leads crusade to fight medical negligence after repeated misdiagnoses
By Emiene Erameh In 2022, Deborah Monari began to experience persistent and severe headaches and being…
Cancer: House to make diagnosis, treatment easier – Speaker Abbas
It will guarantee greater investments in cancer care infrastructure and provide a framework for establishing and…
NAFDAC warns against use of harmful chemicals on consumable products
Much as we want all of you to remain in business, NAFDAC will not allow any…
Association of Nurses and Midwives hails Kebbi governor over salary increment
We are excited because the government have agreed to close remuneration gap to halt brain drain…
FULAFIA Teaching Hospital takes off soon – Health Minister
Nasarawa State has been benefiting from President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on quality and accessible…
Benylin Children Cough Syrup Toxic, Warns NAFDAC
Benylin Paediatric syrup is indicated for the relief of cough and its congestive symptoms and for…
WHO says 4.5b people not fully covered by essential health services
Outbreaks, disasters, conflict and climate change are all causing death and disability, hunger and psychological distress…
Foundation: We want to break cerebral palsy stigma, pain experienced by parents
Therapy is the best medication to help children with cerebral palsy get better * Seeks govt…
African health ministers commit to end malaria deaths
We will work together to ensure that this commitment is translated into action and impact Ministers…
Abia Govt. organises free medical outreach for 5,000 persons
We are going to be hosting some of the top surgeons that you have in the…
Migration: FG hired 2,497 doctors, other health workers in six months – Pate
The Government of Nigeria recruited 2,497 Doctors, Midwives/Nurses, and CHEWs to bridge the gaps…” By Ife…
Tinubu reiterates commitment to effective healthcare services
We welcome this significant step towards investing in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. This facility is a great…
NAFDAC bans consumption of sachet alcoholic drinks
This decision was based on the recommendation of a high-powered committee of the Federal Ministry of…
Lagos bans sales, use, distribution of styrofoam, single-use plastics
The Lagos State government has banned the production, sale, distribution and usage of styrofoam and single-use…
Peter Obi donates to Catholic hospital, urges Nigerians to support nation-building
We must not leave the full weight of nation-building for the government but contribute our quota…
Psychiatric patients in Yaba hospital increased by 100% in 2023 – CMD
The Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has said there was…
Controversies mar selection process of CMD for Irrua Specialist hospital in Edo
We therefore wish to draw the attention of the honourable Secretary to the Government the Federation…
Excessive protein intake by pregnant women can cause miscarriage: Gynaecologist
Protein plays a vital role in embryonic development, but its excessive intake can also lead to…
Breaking the chains of the cut: Why Nigeria’s medicalised FGM rates are still high
Nigeria has made strides in the reduction of FGM, but it remains widespread, with a significant…
Japa: ARD-UITH records modest achievement on recruitment of resident doctors
We are happy and excited that the government has declared a state of emergency on our…
Experts caution on lifestyle, foods to check prostate cancer, menopause pains
The risk factors aside alcohol and smoking is diet. Do away with dairy foods like animal…
NCDC warns Nigerians against rising antibiotics resistance crisis
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has highlighted the emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance…