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Authorities of Minjibir LGA Kano confirm four children dead, 28 others infected in fresh diphtheria outbreak in communities in the council.

Three children dead, 7 hospitalised in Kaduna diphtheria outbreak

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Health Secretary of the Makarfi Local Government of Kaduna State, Aliyu Alassan, said the suspected diphtheria cases occurred at…
Philanthropic group, Zhahir Foundation donates post natal ward to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano

Zhahir foundation builds postnatal ward for AKTH

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, Prof. Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe, on…
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the commitments offer a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to change the course of global health and improve quality of life.

Aspartame sweetener possible cancer cause – WHO

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Aspartame has been used in multiple food and beverage products since the 1980s, including diet drinks, chewing gum, ice cream,…
Edo groups indigenous groups at war over vacant seat of Chief Medical Director (CMD) of FG- owned Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua.

Edo groups at war over Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital CMD’s seat

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Irrua, the host of the specialist hospital, is the administrative headquarter of the Esan central local government area of Edo…
Alert On Unwholesome Sprite 50cl Glass Bottle Batch number AZ6 22:32

Alert on unhealthy Sprite 50cl glass bottles circulating in Nigeria

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of a batch of unwholesome…
The President of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), Dr. Adeyemi Tope advocates for National Oral Health Policy in Nigeria.

Dental Association President advocates for National Oral Health Policy

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Dr. Tope who is a dentist in Child Dental Department of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, also advocated for…
Ogun chapter of ACOMIN calls on government at all level to increase their budgetary allocation for investment in health infrastructure.

ACOMIN demands increased budgetary allocation for health infrastructure

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Akinpelu while highlighting on the effort which ACOMIN has made to end malaria in Ogun and in Nigeria, hinted that…
Yahaya Bello grants 10O% hazard allowance to medical doctors, others in Kogi

Kogi NMA decries poor welfare package

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The NMA also expressed dismay over the human resource gaps in various health Institutions at all levels in the state.
Surgeons in Sri Lanka have removed the largest AND heaviest kidney stone ever recorded.

Surgeons in Sri Lanka remove kidney stone with same weight as five baseballs

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The colossal kidney stone was removed from a 62-year-old retired soldier Canistus Coonghe (Sri Lanka).

Major health challenge of persons with Albinism revealed

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“People with albinism also suffer from vision problems, which can range from mild to severe. They also encounter discrimination and…
Head of General Surgery Unit, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Dr. Ibrahim E. Suleiman, identifies major causes of portal hypertension

Expert identifies major causes of portal hypertension

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Dr. Suleiman spoke to journalists during the 2nd Liver Symposium with the theme: "Multidisplinary Approach to Management of Portal Hypertension,"…
Kano government denies giving directives to the state police Command to ban durbar in the state during Eid-el-Kabir festivities.

Kano: Governor Yusuf flags off free open heart surgery

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off free open heart surgery for patients…

UN organization declares Jordan regional medical tourism center

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

For his part, Jordan's Health Minister Firas Hawari said that health care and medical tourism are among the priorities of…

Do you bleed during or after intercourse? Read this from Prof. Adewole

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“By the time they finally present at the final destination, maybe a Teaching Hospital, or a private facility manned by…

OSSAP-SDGs delivers 100-bed Mother & Child hospital in Gombe

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

As part of the efforts to deliver on the attainment of Goal 3 of the 2030 Agenda, the Office of…

Tobacco kills 8m people globally every year – WHO

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health challenges the world has ever…
A woman who is asleep

Sleep Aids: A Comprehensive Guide to Better Rest

Ademola Adegbamigbe

3 years ago

The importance of a good night's rest for overall well-being is well known, but sometimes achieving that restful slumber can…
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi (left); Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat during the commissioning of medical infrastructure projects at LASUTH in Lagos

OSSAP-SDGs hands over state- of- art hospital building to LASUTH

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi explained that the medical facility is of immense value and…
OSSAP-SDGs 80-Bed Multi-Purpose state-of-the-art Hospital unveiled in Ipetumodu town of Osun State to enhance access to quality healthcare

Excitement as OSSAP-SDGs unveils 80-bed hospital in Osun

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

In his keynote address, the Special Guest of Honour and Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, represented by the…
VP Osinbajo commends SSAP-SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire for her commitment to the 2023 Agenda and interventions across the country.

Osinbajo lauds Orelope-Adefulire over interventions in UCH, other projects in Oyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Vice President spoke in Ibadan, Oyo State, during recent commissioning of the comprehensively rehabilitated works at Nigeria’s premier medical…
L-R: Representative of UNICEF in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate; former Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; and former Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, at the Nigeria Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, in Abuja.

Edo emerges 2nd, wins ₦184mn at NGF leadership challenge for PHCs

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke Edo state has emerged as the runner-up, (South-South region) in the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Patients groan as doctors join strike in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke Resident doctors in government hospitals in Edo state on Wednesday joined their counterparts across the country for…
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, speaks on drugs, diagnostic process developed by agencies under the ministry

We’ve developed diagnosis, drugs for sickle cell, others – Science Minister

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The minister said that his ministry had also made significant achievements in food processing and fabrication of equipment to boost…
L-R (front row): The CMD of UBTH, Prof. Darlington Obaseki; CMD of UUTH, Prof. Emem Bassey; Governor Godwin Obaseki; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Osaigbovo Iyoha, and the Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Dr. Imafidon Agbonile.

Obaseki blames politicians for the collapse of Nigeria’s healthcare system

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

He stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy call by members of the Committee of Medical Directors in Nigeria, during…
A 80 Bed Multi-purpose Hospital Built and Equipped by OSSAP-SDGs in Oro, Kwara State (3)

OSSAP-SDGs delivers two hospitals in Kwara communities

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The traditional ruler of the community, Oba Ahmed Babalola, the Elese of Igbaja Land was therefore full of commendation to…
breastfeed

Breastfed babies have lower risks of diabetes, other diseases – Nutritionist

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“In the long term, breastfed children, especially exclusively breastfed infants, have been found to have a lower risk of developing…
Hawked herbs

Why you should avoid fighting malaria with unprescribed medicine

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Oyeleye said that self-medication, poor health-seeking behaviour and drinking of different herbal concoctions were exacerbating morbidity and mortality among citizens.
Tension brews in health sector over appointment of two acting medical directors by the FG for each of its 3 new National Orthopedic Hospitals.

Nigerian govt announces date to get malaria vaccine

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

World Health Organization (WHO), Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Mulombo, called on countries in Africa, including Nigeria, to keep…
The SSAP- SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire inaugurates Paediatric Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos

Orelope-Adefulire commissions Paediatric Complex in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

To ensure effective and efficient service delivery, Princess Orelope-Adefilire promised that her Office will further equip the complex with 10…
Police dock Nura Mohammed for colluding with others to defraud 21 officers of N100m while claiming to CSP Wale, a PA to DIG Ibrahim Olawale.

Hepatitis B vaccination taken to police barracks in FCT

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Mr Daniel Onoja, Founder of the DOF, said the medical intervention would afford the personnel the opportunity to know their…
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