Health

Health leaders push Nigeria-China alliance to prevent future pandemics

Paul Dada

19 hours ago

“We are as strong as the weakest link in our global health chain. Collaboration ensures that every country can respond…

World TB Day: Ogun to combat disease with free test, treatment

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

She noted that tuberculosis is an airborne disease transmitted through droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, warning…

What parents should know about chiropractic care for Infant Torticollis

Isa Isawade

6 days ago

Torticollis is one of the more common concerns parents bring to pediatric health providers in the early months of a…

Regular blood donation an anti-aging therapy – Haematologist

Isa Isawade

6 days ago

“It saves lives; and can help patients suffering from life-threatening conditions to live, even with a higher quality of life…

HIV Prevention Injection: Distribution set to begin in eight Nigerian states

Femi Fabunmi

7 days ago

Nigeria has been selected as one of the early adopter countries for a new HIV prevention injection, following considerations such…

Nigeria commits $346m co-financing for health, unveils Lenacapavir

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 days ago

Pate emphasised the need for innovation and efficiency, noting that new tools like Lenacapavir would help Nigeria consolidate gains made…

Bhadmus Mariam: A Rising Nigerian Scientist Leading the Fight Against Tuberculosis

Michael Adesina

1 week ago

Today marks World TB Day, a moment not just for reflection, but for renewed commitment, collective responsibility, and decisive action…

Nigeria begins HIV prevention injection rollout

Abimbola Aderinola

1 week ago

At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako,…

Blood Transfusion: Jehovah Witness reviews doctrine

Femi Fabunmi

2 weeks ago

In an official video released on the group’s website on Friday, the leadership explained that while the core belief prohibiting…

FG, States urged to prioritize health sector in budget planning

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 weeks ago

….as 50 patients gets Digital BP measurement machines By Adejoke Adeleye/ Ogun A Nigerian medical doctor, Oluwatamilore Adeyemi has called…

NCDC, NMA Urge doctors to heighten vigilance as Lassa fever persists

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

Health authorities said early detection, prompt treatment and strict infection control measures remain critical to reducing mortality and preventing outbreaks.

NCDC raises alarm as Lassa fever ravages 18 states

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 weeks ago

NCDC described as particularly worrisome the growing infections among healthcare workers, with 28 confirmed cases and three deaths reported so…

Don’t trust ‘online doctors’, Dental Association warns

Paul Dada

4 weeks ago

“These are used by automated packaging machines to detect where the tubes should be cut and sealed during production,” it…

Relief as HIV prevention drugs set for distribution in Nigeria

Femi Fabunmi

4 weeks ago

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) confirmed the news, saying the federal government is preparing to roll…

Nigeria records major breakthrough in malaria fight – WHO

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

According to the global health body, the improvement is the result of stronger disease monitoring systems, wider distribution of insecticide-treated…

Outrage as UBTH hikes medical charges

Paul Dada

1 month ago

Under the revised structure, the admission deposit for the Intensive Care Unit has been increased from ₦500,000 to ₦1 million,…

Lassa fever death toll hits 70 as NCDC confirms 318 cases

Paul Dada

1 month ago

“Protecting healthcare workers remains a top priority. We are actively investigating the drivers of healthcare worker infections to better understand…

Japan sends $1.7m lifeline to Lagos as cholera fears rise

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 month ago

The consignment was formally handed over during the Project Handover Ceremony of Emergency Support for Cholera Response and Preparedness held…

Traditional, religious leaders endorse “Aso Rock Declaration” to strengthen health sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

Pate emphasised that integrating traditional and religious leaders into health planning and implementation was essential to building trust, improving access,…

Tinubu to young health fellows: Serve with honour, courage

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 month ago

The National Health Fellows are selected from each of the 774 local government areas to boost healthcare delivery nationwide.

Brain Drain: Thousands of Nigerian doctors move abroad

Femi Fabunmi

1 month ago

In his response, the Commanding Officer of the 312 Artillery Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel I.J. Ufua, thanked the association for the…

World Cancer Day: Experts urge Nigerians to embrace early screening, HPV vaccine

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Dr. Salako explained that cancers detected at stages one and two are often easier and cheaper to manage compared to…

Why girls should take HP vaccine – Jigawa Govt

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

“Cervical cancer kills a lot of women and usually they present late. So, if we are able to protect our…

Criminals, weak laws fuel Nigeria’s fake medicine problem – Anyakora

Femi Fabunmi

2 months ago

Bloom Public Health has contributed significantly to health in Nigeria and across Africa,” Anyakora said. “We also work with Africa…

Lassa fever kills 2 medical doctors, 2 others in Plateau

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Baamlong said the patients were currently being treated and the ministry has commenced an active contact tracing and surveillance in…

CAPPA sounds alarm on food, tobacco as cancer burden rises in Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 months ago

The organisation also renewed its commendation of the federal government’s plan to earmark pro-health taxes for cancer prevention and care,…

Festive marketing fuels Nigeria’s health crisis, CAPPA warns

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“Nigeria must reclaim its public spaces, regulate its food environment, and place public health above corporate profit.”

Anti-snake venoms available for free, Plateau govt assures

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

According to him, a deliberate, well-coordinated supply chain of Echitab Anti-Snake Venom had been done, and the ASV was stocked…

Nigerian youths in danger – NGO boss reacts to stoppage of USAID’s HIV/AIDs funds

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

There had been a severe threat to global health since the U. S. freezed overseas aid with the dismantling of…

Abuja hospital speaks on how singer Ifunaya died during treatment for snake bite

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

There have been insinuations that Ifunaya Nwagene died at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi because there was no anti-venom drug…

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