Health

‘Jenifa’ appointed UNAIDS’ goodwill ambassador for HIV prevention

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The event, marked under the theme ‘Take the Rights Path: Sustain the HIV Response and Stop HIV Among Children to…

PWDs call for special ministry to address their needs

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has urged the Federal and State Governments to establish a dedicated ministry…

Malaria vaccine arrives Nigeria

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Your partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to continued collaboration in our quest to eliminate malaria and other communicable…

Why pregnant women must undergo HIV test – Oyo govt

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He encouraged the general public to take advantage of the free HIV testing during the commemoration of World AIDS Day…

Help HIV/AIDS patients with kidney disease, group begs FG

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to assist…

Over 500 Ogba residents benefit from free medical outreach

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The event took place at the Church of God Mission International, Open Gates Province, Ogba, on Saturday, offering a range…

Experts link sugary drinks industry to climate change

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“Plastics don’t biodegrade. They take hundreds of years to break down. They build up in the environment, damaging soil, poisoning…

“Plateau recorded 2,260 new HIV infections in 2023”

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He called for more community engagement, increased access to healthcare and more research and innovations towards the disease.

Kogi: Resident doctors fume over non-implementation of CONMESS

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The doctors, after an emergency meeting in Lokoja, also expressed their displeasure over the non-payment of arrears of new minimum…

Female doctors campaign against rising cases of iron deficiency anaemia in Kano

Paul Dada

1 year ago

She assured that with the support from the stakeholders and private sectors, as well as, governments, the sky will be…

Oshiomhole uncovers construction error at remodeled Stella Obasanjo Hospital

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Dr Oshiomhole said the contractor and the consultants have agreed to make the necessary adjustments noticed before the commencement of…

Constant sexual intercourse does not prevent prostate cancer– Urologist

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The urologist who was reacting to claims on social media that constant sexual activities and having multiple girlfriends could prevent…

Show financial commitment to addressing diabetes burden, CAPPA tells FG, states

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The organisation also called on the government to channel revenue generated from the SSB tax towards improving healthcare infrastructure and…

Why you need to guard your mental health – expert

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“Gratitude is also important, reflecting on positive aspects of life.”

Kenya alerts public after new mpox cases detected

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In a statement released Friday evening, Cabinet Secretary for Health Deborah Barasa announced that the government has intensified its public…

Nigeria, seven others begin African-led HIV vaccine development

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The USAIDS awarded more than 45 million dollars to the BRILLIANT consortium through a competitive process to implement a cooperative…

AfriSummit 2024: Africa’s Health leaders rally for Pharma Innovation, unified regulations

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Dr. Mona Al Moussli, Chairman of AfriSummit, remarked, "This year’s summit was extraordinary, with exceptional contributions from industry leaders, underscoring…

AI will promote data analysis, disease surveillance – NCDC, WHO

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

The three-day conference, which commenced on Monday, October 28, is themed “Strengthening Global Health Security through Enhanced Surveillance.”

Sickle Cell: Foundation, LUTH record 1st feat in bone marrow transplant

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

According to him, the state government provided the initial funding for the civil works at the Olikoye Ransome-Kuti Children Emergency…

WHO reports rise in Tuberculosis cases globally

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

According to the report, 10.8 million people fell ill with TB in 2023, with TB remaining the leading infectious disease…

Lagos sets up 330 screening centres for diabetes, hypertension

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The "Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers" campaign is set to run from Monday, October 28 to Sunday, November 3,…

Kogi Poly Rector, Prof. Ogbo, launches sickle cell foundation

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Kogi Polytechnic Rector launched the Sickle Cell Foundation in honour of his 14-year-old son, Samshudeen, a victim of the…

How chess game relieves dementia, Alzheimer’s – Dr Onwumere

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

The captain described chess as a “mind game” that relived neurological diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer which were more…

“Breast cancer not a death sentence”

Paul Dada

1 year ago

According to her, the earlier breast cancer is detected, the higher the chances of survival and that is a message…

Health workers threaten to shut down specialist hospital

Paul Dada

1 year ago

By Ishaq Zaki The Zamfara chapter of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), has threatened a strike action in Ahmad…

Diphtheria wreaking havoc in Nigeria, over 1000 died in 17 months

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

He said the country recorded suspected cases of more than 38,000 persons while the number of confirmed cases stood at…

37.7 West Africans at risk of lassa fever infection annually – Expert

Paul Dada

1 year ago

"We are currently collaborating with the United State Centre of Disease Control George Town and the Nigeria Centre of Disease…

WHO certifies Egypt malaria-free

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and…

NAFDAC workers vow to continue strike

Paul Dada

1 year ago

She claimed that the agency had been following the rules on payment of arrears and estacode, and reiterated its commitment…

How close is Nigeria to eliminating neglected tropical diseases in 2030?

Paul Dada

1 year ago

They said that with six years before the 2030 target, campaign against open defecation is crucial for reversing the trend…

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