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Peter Obi donates N75 million to support the building of a College of Nursing Sciences by Congregation of Daughters of Divine Love, Enugu.

Peter Obi donates N75m for building of College of Nursing in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

…Peter Obi donated to members of the Congregation of Daughters of Divine Love in Enugu. By Stanley Nwanosike Former Anambra…
LP's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, presents two cheques totaling N75m to Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, Anambra.

Peter Obi donates N75m to hospital in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

….Peter Obi says the hospital management treats people who are unable to pay their bills By Monday Ajogun Peter Obi,…
NDDC appeals to International Oil Companies (IOCs) to defray the whopping 700 million U.S. dollars debts they owe the commission.

NDDC to revive free healthcare programme for Niger Deltans

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Uzonwanne said that the NDDC was focused on bringing succour to the people of the Niger Delta region, assuring that…
Dr Adedamola Dada, CMD, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta says the hospital’s IVF centre would crash the price of the procedure

We’ll crash price of IVF with our new centre – CMD FMC Ebutte Metta

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He said the IVF centre, which is part of the new clinical building, will help more Nigerians to have access…
Reps Speaker Tajudeen Abass unveils 80-bed a fully equipped Mother and Child Centre delivered by OSSAP-SDGs at Imota community, Lagos State

Excitement as Speaker Abass unveils OSSAP-SDGs’ 80-bed MCC in Ikorodu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Abbas promised that government will continue to invest in healthcare infrastructure, training, retention of health care professionals, while initiating policies…
Wife of Edo Governor, Betsy Obaseki, unveils plans to enhance neonatal care in the state in 2024 while welcoming Christmas babies at UBTH

Mrs Obaseki picks up triplet mother’s medical bill, promises enhanced neonatal care

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Addressing a gathering of staff and student nurses after her ward-to-ward tour, the Edo First Lady reiterated her deep concern…
President Bola Tinubu unveils plans by his government to build a resilient, integrated and affordable healthcare system for the country

Tinubu promises to deliver improved healthcare sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

President Tinubu made this known at the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of the…
The Medical Guild, an association of medical doctors under the employment of the Lagos government said it has lost 15 of its members in the state in the last six months as a result of ongoing co-morbidities exacerbated by manpower bleed and the attendant severe overwork at service points

Severe overwork: 15 doctors working in Lagos govt hospitals die within 6 months

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The intensity of the attendant sense of loss was probably brought to its peak with the tragic event of collapsed…
Nigerian govt unveils National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 (NSP 2023-2027) and the Sustainability and Country Ownership HIV Response

Nigeria unveils National HIV/AIDS strategic plan

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The documents show the Nigerian government’s commitment towards ending the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic by 2030.
FG proposes establishment of National Examination Malpractice Court/Tribunal for prompt prosecution of examination infractions

Nigeria making progress towards ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 – Minister

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking on the theme of the 2023 commemoration, which is “Let Communities Lead,” Alausa listed some of the achievements of…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Malaria: NGO asks govt to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While adding that unhygienic living conditions provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite, he noted that in…
Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free delivery programme"Ibidero" as part of measures to improve the state's maternal mortality index.

Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free maternity healthcare

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Through the programme, the enrolled pregnant women would have access to free maternal health services at their assigned health centres…
WHO and all 36 Nigerian state governors will sign a compact agreement to improve healthcare services delivery in the country.

WHO, Nigerian governors to sign health compact agreement

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The decision to sign an agreement with WHO was reached at the council after a presentation on Nigeria’s Health Sector…
The Kano State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme says it has detected and notified 26,271 TB cases in 2022.

Kano detects 26,271 Tuberculosis cases in 1 year – Official

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

9,941 cases had been detected in the last quarter of 2022, the highest quarterly TB notification figure ever in Nigeria.
Dr. Labaran Yusuf helps in vaccinating a girl against HPV during the flag-off in Kano on Saturday

Kano targets over 1.5 million girls for HPV immunisation

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He said that the HPV vaccination campaign is a proven scientific invention found to be effective in preventing HPV infection…
Nnimmo Bassey says indiscriminate use of pesticides poses threat to life

Pesticides pose threat to life – Bassey

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Pesticides have been linked to a wide range of health issues, including cancers, neurological disorders, reproductive problems, and diverse ways…
PSN President Cyril Usifoh says more than 7,000 pharmacists have left Nigeria in search of greener pastures abroad in the last two years

7,000 pharmacists emigrate from Nigeria in two years – PSN

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Usifoh, a professor of Pharmacy said part of PSN’s activities as an association was to make Nigeria more self-sufficient and…
Jigawa governor, Umar Namadi advises politicians and leaders to always reflect on their roles and mandates with the fear of God

Doctor/patient ratio in Jigawa hits 1:21,000 — NMA

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Currently, the doctor/patient ratio in Jigawa stands at about 1: 21,000, against the WHO standard of 1/600 patients."
Studies suggest that with their range of biological potential, bioactive peptides may be promising compounds for the study of aging skin

Research in Collagen Peptides

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

The interest in identifying active chemicals to safeguard skin health has been intesifying over the past decade.
GOV. Fubara (middle) flanked by Dr. Adaeze Oreh, Commissioner for Health, Dr. David Lewis, and on the right Prof. I. Erekosima, Dr. D. Poulikakos & Prof. Pedro Amem-Chioma after a week training at RSUTH.

CMD applauds Fubara over upgrade of facilities at RSUTH

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Acting Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Prof. Chizindu Alikor…
No fewer than 564,300 girls are to be vaccinated against cervical cancer by Primary Health Care Development Board of Ogun State.

Cervical cancer: Ogun targets over 500,000 girls for HPV Vaccination

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

OGPHECADEB affirmed that the HPV vaccine is a safe, free, and effective means of preventing cervical cancer, particularly among females.
OOU

Ogun govt confirms appointment of 321 staff in health sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Permanent Secretary, Ogun Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Yinka Elemide made this known during the confirmation exercise held at the…
11 amazing reasons you should be eating snail

11 amazing reasons you should be eating snail

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Snails are actually highly nutritious meat which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, they also have anti-cancer capabilities and strengthen the…
UNICEF  to construct world- class pharma grade warehouse at the Kano State Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA).

UNICEF constructs pharma grade warehouse in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Director-General of Kano DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule, explained that the Federal Ministry of Health  wants every state of the…
Chairman of Bichi LG of Kano State, Yusuf Sabo, flags-off treatment of wells with chlorine to tackle water borne diseases among residents.

Kano: Bichi LG flags off treatment of 3000 wells with chlorine

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While flagging off the one-week exercise at the popular Kwakware well, in Sabon Gari area of Bichi, Dr. Sabo, a…
AAU

NAFDAC approves AAU’s drug, GLUCOZIL, for diabetes treatment

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The regulatory agency also grant the University rights of Production and Patents of GLUCOZIL, Head of the Department of Pharmacology…
A frontline Abuja-based medical institution, Alliance Hospital, has vehemently denied allegations of engaging in illegal kidney harvesting.

Abuja hospital refutes allegations of unlawful kidney harvesting

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Otabor affirmed that the donor was of the right age and thus, qualified for the donation, according to the certified…
Kano state government screens over 41, 056 people, places 238 on treatment during its Tuberculosis testing week, says health commissioner

Tuberculosis: Kano govt. places 238 on treatment

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

This is apart from 305 patients, including 44 children already on Tuberculosis prevention treatment before the testing exercise, according to…
Katsina Governor, Dikko Radda promises to provide state-of-the-art equipment to ensure quality medical care to patients across the state.

Katsina governor visits hospitals, promises to enhance healthcare sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Governor Radda spent quality time with patients in various hospitals, during which he interacted with them and assured them of…
Edo NMA faction suspends Udoka Imoisili, Okwara Benson and Collins Otoikhila the state Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretary respectively.

Edo NMA suspends principal officers

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The decision to suspend the three officials was taken at the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference (AGM/SC) held at…
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