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Oluremi Tinubu

First Lady seeks collective commitment, investment to end TB

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Tinubu, who is the National and Global Stop TB Champion, made the call in her message on Monday on the…
cancer

You can’t prevent cancer through frequent breast sucking – Expert

Paul Dada

11 months ago

Another misconception is that only women with a family history of breast cancer can get it, or that it is…
Lassa Fever

Lassa Fever cases decline in Nigeria, fatality rate remains high – NCDC

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“This underscores the urgent need for better protective measures, adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPEs), and enhanced infection prevention…
NAFDAC

100 trucks of fake, banned drugs evacuated during NAFDAC’S enforcement exercise – Adeyeye

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

NAFDAC on Feb.10, started enforcement operations at the Idumota Open Drug Market, Ariaria Drug Market in Aba and Bridge Market…
Reproductive health

Reproductive health expert calls for increased funding for family planning

Paul Dada

12 months ago

The training was conducted by Development Communications Network (DevComs), in collaboration with The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and the State Ministry…
Measles

Europe records highest number of measles cases in 25 years

Paul Dada

12 months ago

“As well as hospitalisation and death caused by complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, diarrhoea and dehydration, measles can also cause long-term,…
Health Services and Environment Secretariat of FCTA unveils Barrister Nyesom Wike (BNW) VIP Ward at Maitama District Hospital, Abuja

Barrister Nyesom Wike VIP Ward unveiled at Abuja hospital

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The Barrister Nyesom Wike (BNW) VIP Ward was unveiled at the Maitama District Hospital on Thursday. Speaking during the unveiling…
Plateau State Lassa fever

Lassa Fever death toll hits 15 in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

As at today, Edo State has recorded over 1000 cases of Lassa Fever in the State, from these cases we…
Maternal mortality

FG, Ogun partner to combat maternal mortality

Paul Dada

12 months ago

The Minister also noted that educating mothers regarding their health is important, adding that the federal government has diverted a…
Lassa Fever

NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case, calls for enhanced surveillance

Paul Dada

12 months ago

He emphasised that the latest case highlighted the persistent threat of Lassa fever in Nigeria and the potential for international…
WHO

WHO highlights top causes of maternal deaths, urges better healthcare

Paul Dada

12 months ago

“Beyond survival, the campaign will also emphasise the need for greater attention to women’s health, including postnatal care and support,’’…
health

FG unveils facilities for free emergency obstetric care, VVF surgeries (FULL LIST)

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The Minister who added that health and well-being of the people are fundamental to President Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria as…
UBTH's CMD Prof. Darlington Obaseki lauds President Tinubu’s administration over increase in funding for the healthcare sector.

Tinubu’s administration funding health sector like no other – UBTH’s CMD

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

By Imelda Osayande The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has…

Group seeks support of Ogun Assembly for amendment of abortion law

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Speaking during an advocacy visit to the Ogun Assembly Complex in Abeokuta, , the NGO, led by its Executive Director,…
HPV

Group seeks Medicaid support for HPV elimination

Paul Dada

12 months ago

HPV is the leading cause of various types of cancer, and all well-meaning Nigerians must unite to eliminate this deadly…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Why students need cardiopulmonary resuscitation skill

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

According to Mayoclinic, CPR should start with pushing hard and fast on the chest.
NAFDAC trains Niger drug sellers on safety

NAFDAC discontinues registration of Artemether/Lumefantrine oral suspension

Paul Dada

12 months ago

It said NAFDAC had directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to carry out surveillance activities and remove all locally…
NAFDAC

NAFDAC introduces new technology to combat counterfeit medical products

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Adeyeye, represented by Mr Bitrus Fraden, NAFDAC’s Director of Post-Marketing Surveillance, said GreenBook serves as…
cancer

There will be 38% rise in breast cancer cases by 2050 – WHO

Paul Dada

12 months ago

WHO launched the Global Breast Cancer Initiative in 2021, aiming to reduce breast cancer mortality rates by 2.5 per cent…
With state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and world-renowned specialists, Germany has become a global leader in eye surgery.

The Latest Advances in Eye Surgery: How Germany is Leading the Way

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

From diagnostic equipment to surgical tools, German hospitals and eye clinics are equipped with the latest medical technologies. These facilities…
health

Residents of Kaduna, Katsina, Kano groan under health rots

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

He cited the growing concerns over long waiting times, limited medical facilities, and a lack of essential services particularly in…
NAFDAC

‘We can’t prioritise trade over human lives,’ NAFDAC tackles Peter Obi

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Adeyeye stressed that NAFDAC supports trade and has a dedicated trade and international relations office, but not at the expense…
Resident doctors at UCH Ibadan suspends strike they embarked on after one day following restoration of power to all parts of their residence.

UCH resident doctors suspend strike

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) had reconnected the UCH on Wednesday after some intervention following power outage of over…
cancer

Official reveals children account for 7.2% of cancer cases in Nigeria

Isa Isawade

1 year ago

“Adults also have leukemias, but the most common childhood cancers are the leukemias. it is about the fourth commonest cancer…
WHO

 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly – WHO

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“As part of the initiative, WHO and St. Jude have also established a global platform to improve access to lifesaving…
The Federal Government has explained why it has not been able to meet some of the demands that have led to threats of industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

Nigeria has highest burden of VVF in the world – FG

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Minister noted that Fistula is not only a medical issue as previously believed, but a social and psychological problem.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expresses concern over the increasing number of polio cases in Kano State

UNICEF raises alarm over rising polio cases in Kano

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

UNICEF’s Kano Chief of Field Office, Mr Rahma Farah, raised the alarm during an orientation for 44 Local Government Area…
NAFDAC

NAFDAC takes over Ariaria market for ‘shop to shop search’ after mind-boggling discoveries

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

What we have seen here is mind-boggling," Omoyeni Babatunde, the NAFDAC Deputy Director in charge of Enforcement and Federal Task…
The Federal Government has explained why it has not been able to meet some of the demands that have led to threats of industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

FG assures of increased funding for health sector

Paul Dada

1 year ago

He gave the assurance on Monday, during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
Yobe Govt deploys 50 health experts to study factors contributing to high number of deaths related to kidney diseases in parts of the state.

Yobe Govt deploys experts to study high cases of kidney failure in communities

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

Dr Mahmud Maina, the Director of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre in the Yobe University made this known…
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