Breast milk first vaccine every child needs, has no substitute – Health official
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Programme Manager of the State Emergency and Child Intervention Centre (SEMCHIC), Dr Mala Abdulwahab has said that breast […]
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Reject any substitute for breast milk, expert urges mothers
Dr Mala Abdulwahab, the Borno Programme Manager of State Emergency and Child Intervention Centre (SEMCHIC), has urged mothers not to believe any claim that there […]
World records 10.6m tuberculosis cases in 2021 – WHO
The World Health Organisation 2022 global tuberculosis report says that an estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) in 2021. This is an […]
People with irregular, rapid heart beat at risk of having stroke – Cardiologist
Dr Okechukwu Anthony, a Cardiologist based in Abuja, says people with irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) are at increased risk of having […]
NMA wants FG to declare state of emergency in heath sector
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the health sector of the country. Dr Omosehin […]
2022 World Polio Day: WHO says 20m children escaped disability due to global efforts
World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than 20 million children have been spared disability and are walking today due to global efforts toward eradicating polio. […]
NMA urges FG to declare state of emergency on health
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on Monday in Ilorin urged the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on health sector. Dr Abdulkadir Ahmed, the […]
Over 10,000 Nigerian-trained medical doctors now practicing in UK – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says Nigeria is now battling with its worst situation of brain drain in history, as no fewer than 10, 296 […]
NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of fake augmentin
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of suspected […]
Uganda confirms 9 more ebola cases, urges vigilance
Ugandan health minister on Monday said nine more ebola cases had been confirmed in the capital Kampala, bringing the total number of known infections to […]
Lassa Fever: Nigeria concludes 18th-month infection cohort follow-up, says investigator
Dr Benedict Azuogu, Principal Investigator at the ongoing workshop to discuss the progress of research known as “the Enable Lassa Research Programme”, said that Nigeria […]
Nigerians must prioritize mental health at all levels – NEEM Foundation
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – A Senior Programme Officer with NEEM Foundation, Minoe Duamwan has appealed to Nigerians to prioritize mental health and general wellbeing […]
500m people will develop heart diseases, obesity over physical inactivity in 10 years – WHO
The WHO says more than 500 million people are estimated to develop heart diseases, obesity, diabetes or other non-communicable diseases because of physical inactivity between […]
500m people to develop chronic illness from physical inactivity by 2030 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that almost 500 million people globally will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) attributable […]
Global leaders, donors pledge $2.6bn to end polio, say WHO
Global leaders and donors on Wednesday at the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany, pledged 2.6 billion dollars to work toward ending polio. Dr Tedros […]
Cross River Govt to immunize 700,000 children against measles
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar- The Cross River State Government is set to immunized over 700,000 children against measles across the 18 Local Government Areas of […]
Bauchi gets $3m support healthcare grants from Canadian Govt.
The Canadian Government has announced a three million dollars assistance to the Bauchi State Government to enhance women engagement in health service delivery The Head, […]
Polaris Bank commemorates breast cancer month, seeks partnership among stakeholders
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Polaris Bank has said that increased awareness, advocacy, and support will go a long way to reduce the incidence of […]
Women who don’t breast feed risk breast cancer — Expert
The Chairperson, Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Plateau chapter, Prof. Amaka Ocheke, says that women who don’t breastfeed are more susceptible to the risk […]
World Sight Day: 5m Nigerians to benefit from free eye screening, treatment
Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN) says it will provide free eye screening and treatment to at least 5 million Nigerians in […]