HANDS, Kano Govt move to eliminate NTDs in 7 endemic LGAs

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HANDS, Kano Govt move to eliminate NTDs in 7 endemic LGAs

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Adara named the five NTDs discovered in Kano to include schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, trachoma, and STH.

‘Cancer treatment can be done in Nigeria,’ Minister lauds Tinubu

Abimbola Aderinola

6 months ago

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda has made…

Lassa Fever kills 156 Nigerians – NCDC raises alarm

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Nigeria has lost 156 people to Lassa fever so far this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention…

NAFDAC makes history again!

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The global health regulatory body conducted a re-benchmarking exercise from May 28 to May 30, 2025, assessing NAFDAC against globally…

Childhood illnesses on the rise as breastfeeding rates decline – Report

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

World Breastfeeding Week, observed annually from August 1–7, aims to promote breastfeeding as a cornerstone of child health and development.

Why Radiology Needs to Lead the Charge in Health Equity and Access

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Radiology leaders should work hand-in-hand with public health experts, policy makers, and primary care providers to understand where disparities exist…

Why adults over 40 should be cautious on consumption of cold drinks – Experts

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

A cardiologist, noted that sudden ingestion of icy beverages could cause temporary changes in heart rate and blood pressure due…

How we navigated COVID-19 challenges — Outgoing UBTH CMD

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“And I am proud that the hospital has enjoyed industrial harmony in the last eight years. The health workers have…

Tinubu picks globally-trained orthodontist to lead UBTH

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The highly distinguished academic, clinician, and administrator, brings to the role an unbroken record of service within UBTH spanning more…

FG commissions Renewed Hope Mothers and Child Hospital in Akwa Ibom

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The hospital is designed to deliver respectful, safe, and dignified maternal and child healthcare services, particularly to underserved communities. It…

Simple natural ways to treat premature ejaculation – Expert

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Most men experience premature ejaculation occasionally it's completely normal. The key is not to panic or let it affect your…

Why mothers should breastfeed babies within 30 minutes of delivery

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“Breast milk alone provides all the nutrients a baby needs for healthy growth and development...

Hepatitis kills 1.3m people yearly, how you can avoid it – WHO

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

On a worrisome note, more than 80 per cent of those infected are unaware of their status, enabling the virus…

Police nab seven cult gang members over killing of lawyer in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Police said the suspects also confessed to withdrawing funds from Owhor’s bank account and referenced recent cult-related violence between the…

HIV treatment: Africa advances with procurement of first locally made medicine

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

WHO says the achievement is part of a broader push to bolster local production capacity and improve access to essential…

Breaking: Nurses, midwives agreed to suspend strike, Minister says

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Minister said the strike was suspended following agreements reached between the union and the Federal Government.

“We’re addressing your welfare concerns,” FG assures health workers

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

‎Addressing labour tensions, Pate acknowledged that a circular from the Accrued Wages Commission had triggered unrest among health professionals.

Ogun NMA fumes over alleged bullying of doctors by nurses, threatens legal action

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The NMA also strongly condemned the cyberbullying, online harassment and name-calling directed at Majekodunmi on social media platforms.

Patients wait, nurses walk out as calls for reform echo nationwide

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Nigerian nurses, under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), are on strike across the country. The strike…

Expert urges stronger hepatitis awareness in Nigeria

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

If one member of a household is infected, others are at risk, especially if they share utensils like spoons, cups,…

Cholera still seriously ravaging Nigeria – UNICEF

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“We are in a race against time, working hand in hand with the authorities to deliver essential healthcare, safe water…

Maternal mortality: Edo vows to sustain family planning intervention

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Commissioner noted that there has been a shift in the mindset of communities towards accepting and owning their reproductive…

Zulum donates N1bn to Maiduguri varsity for kidney transplants

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Zulum commended the hospital for recent successful kidney transplants, saying it was a significant milestone for healthcare delivery in the…

Oyo nurses join nationwide 7-day warning strike

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Oyo State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) will join a…

30 doctors dumped Jigawa within five months – NMA

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He said the failure to submit the report presented a threat to undermine the governor’s achievements in the health sector.

Strike: Lagos begs doctors

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The government commended Lagos residents for their patience and understanding, assuring the public that contingency plans are being implemented to…

How Nigeria is fighting back against a disease that kills every hour – Report

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

At a recent media briefing on malaria prevention held in Kano, SFH’s Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, Sesugh Deborah Oryiman,…

Don’t go on strike, we’re addressing your grievances, Lagos govt tells doctors

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Medical Guild which is the association of doctors under the employment of the Lagos State Government on July 26…

Lagos doctors begin warning strike ove

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The Guild’s Secretary, Dr. Adekunle Akinade, confirmed that the union is fully prepared to escalate its actions if the government…

Cervical cancer: Experts identify risk factors, treatment

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

According to them, cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower…

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