MRS Vivianne Ihekweazu, Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch, has hinted that the organisation and its partners were using art to […]
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Enugu Govt launches African Sanitation Policy Guidelines
THE Enugu State Government, on Friday, launched the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPG) project while aiming at providing improved access to […]
Anambra Govt. detects 8,000 TB cases in 1yr
THE Anambra Government said it detected more than 8,000 Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the state in 2022 against the targeted […]
Attn Mr Bashir: Gender equality can increase GDP by 50% – NITDA
THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that gender equality in the digital space could increase the Gross Domestic […]
Commissioner decries rise in TB cases in Plateau
PLATEAU health commissioner, Dr Nimkong Ndam, on Friday expressed worry over the rise in cases of Tuberculosis (TB) in the […]
UNICEF begins 5-year strategic country plan for Nigerian children
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has began a five-year strategic plan to help Nigerian children who are left behind […]
Africa recorded 26% reduction in death from Tuberculosis, says WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says that there has been a 26 per cent reduction in Tuberclosis (TB) deaths between […]
NGO calls for inter-sectoral partnerships, increased government ownership of TB programmes
THE Society for Family Health (SFH), an NGO, has called for increased government ownership of the Tuberculosis (TB) programme through […]
UN showcases young female Nigerian tech innovators
THE UN Women on Thursday showcased various technological innovations by young women and men that advanced gender equality and women’s […]
Brain Drain: Sanwo-Olu satisfied with number of optometrists in Nigeria
THE Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed satisfaction with the large number of optometrists remaining in the country, […]
Psychiatric Hospital MD restates commitment to staff welfare, promotion
DR Olugbenga Owoeye, Medical Director, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, (FNPH) Yaba, has reiterated the management of the institution’s commitment to […]
WHO announces new director of Global Malaria Programme
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday announced the appointment of Dr Daniel Ngamije Madandi as the Director of the […]
LASG tackles water facility vandalism to boost supply
LAGOS State Government says it is adopting measures against water facility vandalism and boosting infrastructure to increase supply and address […]
OAGH provides free comprehensive dental services to 2,500 students in Lagos
NO fewer than 2,500 students in the Lagos State Education District One in Agege will benefit in the ongoing School […]
Foundation advocates prevention, treatment of tuberculosis to mitigate deaths
THE U.S.A-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, on Thursday called on governments and world leaders to prioritise the prevention […]
Hypertension: Experts advocate strengthening PHCs to curb fatalities
THE Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) and medical experts have advocated strengthening of Primary Health Care (PHC) centres nationwide to tackle […]
FG, stakeholders take “Check Am O!” TB campaign to Abuja streets
THE Federal Government and stakeholders took the “Check Am O!” campaign to the streets of Abuja on free diagnosis and treatment of the disease. […]
Ramadan: Medical experts harp on medication, caution breastfeeding mothers
MEDICAL experts have cautioned patients against rescheduling medication without recourse to their doctors. They also advised lactating mothers of babies […]
World Water Day 2023: Accelerating change in solving Africa’s water and sanitation crises
By Vice President Beth Dunford WATER is an essential resource with direct impact on Africa’s economic potential: inadequate access to […]
World Water Day: African Development Bank makes a splash at UN 2023 Water Conference
Bank delegation to participate in more than a dozen events in New York ON World Water Day, the African Development […]
WWD: Group seeks more funding to improve water, sanitation in Plateau
IN commemoration of the 2023 World Water Day, an NGO, Community Health, Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) has […]
Drug Abuse: Expert advocates inclusion of drug education in school curriculum
A medical expert, Mrs Ada Okafor, has advocated for a design of a curricular on drug education to check the […]
Lagos train accident: 19 patients on admission – Abayomi
THE Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin tate public health facilities. Abayomi disclosed this in a situation update about […]
Prevent future pandemics by tackling tuberculosis finds new report
PROJECTS in Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia among examples of excellence that hold key to preventing the next pandemic […]
NPHCDA moves to avert maternal health challenges
THE National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched the Optimised Client-Centred Services (OptiCCs), to avert maternal health challenges […]
No record of total blackout, blood bank downward in UCH- CMAC
THE University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says there is no report of total blackout and blood bank downward trend in […]
Access to water, a human right — UNICEF Chief
DR Jane Bevan, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Nigeria, says access […]
78m children in Nigeria threatened by water-related crisis
A triple threat of water-related crises is endangering the lives of 78 million children in Nigeria. Jane Bevan, UNICEF Nigeria […]
Dental Association, Oyo govt. task Nigerians on preventing oral diseases
NIGERIAN Dental Association (NDA) has urged Nigerians to take care of their oral health so as to reduce the burden […]
How FG is improving healthcare, addressing brain drain, medical tourism- Health Minister
By Ibukun Emiola MR Wole Jones (not his real name) and his family were involved in a ghastly motor accident […]
Learn preventive oral healthcare practices, expert advises
THE Director of Intercountry Centre for Oral Health (ICOH) for Africa, Dr Balarabe Sani, says Nigerians should learn preventive oral […]
Kwara establishes facilities for adolescent health services
THE Kwara Government has established special health facilities and services geared toward optimal health and development of adolescent and young […]
78m children risk water-related crisis in Nigeria–UNICEF
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 78 million children in Nigeria are at the risk of three water-related threats. UNICEF […]
Sports activities necessary in developing children with special needs, school officials say
SCHOOL officials say sports activities are necessary to help in developing children with special needs, urging government organs to organise […]
Exercise is therapeutic for diabetes—older persons group chief
SEN. Eze Ajoku, President, Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) on Saturday urged older […]
World Sleep Day: If you can’t sleep, find out why – Neurologist
PROF. Frank Imarhiagbe, a Consultant Neurologist, has advised Nigerians going through sleepless nights to seek medical care instead of resorting […]