FG calls for strategy overhaul to combat malaria scourge
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called for a review of the country’s strategies to combat the […]
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Excessive salt intake lowers lifespan, can lead to stroke, heart attack, high BP, – CSOs warn
Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, says excessive salt (sodium) intake can lower the lifespan of individuals.. The […]
Lassa Fever claims 10 lives in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Ministry of Health disclosed that Lassa Fever killed 10 persons in the state from Jan. 4 to Feb. 16, 2024. The […]
UNICEF donates $300,000 worth of health equipment to Borno Govt
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over essential medical supplies worth over USD$246,590 to the Borno State Government […]
Borno has the highest indices of maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Nigeria – Commissioner
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State, unfortunately, is one of the states in Nigeria with very high indices of maternal and neonatal mortality […]
AFCON: Underlying cardiovascular diseases can cause sudden death – Cardiologist
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Ramon Moronkola, says that underlying untreated cardiovascular health conditions can trigger causes that can lead to the sudden death of […]
NAFDAC sanctions Abuja pizza outlets for using expired seasoning
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sanctioned two pizza outlets in the FCT […]
Cross River Govt commends Ziplines Technology for its contribution to health care delivery system
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Government has commended Ziplines Technology for its contribution to Health Care delivery system in the state […]
2,811 patients benefit from Jennifer Etuh Foundation in Cross River
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A total of 2,811 patients have benefited from the Free Medical Outreach programme by Jennifer Etuh Foundation (JEF) in […]
Brain drain: 500 medical workers left National Hospital in 2 years – CMD
More than 500 personnel of the National Hospital, Abuja (NHA), left its services in search of greener pastures in the last two years, its […]
FG grants employment waivers in hospitals
The Federal Government has granted waivers in hospitals for employment of health workers to improve healthcare delivery. The Minister of Health for State, Dr […]
Cameroon rolls out world’s 1st malaria vaccine
Cameroon launched the world’s first routine vaccine programme against malaria on Monday. It is one of 20 African countries planning to introduce the drug […]
FCT confirms 2 cases of Lassa fever, inaugurates response center
The Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, says two Lassa fever cases have been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory […]
Rotary International commits $14m grant to end polio in Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that Rotary International has committed more funds to support Nigeria in its efforts to eradicate all forms of […]
Lassa fever outbreak: Cross River Govt begins contact tracing, line listing
The Cross River Government on Thursday announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in Ejah Community of Osupong Ward 1, Obubura Local Government Area of […]
WHO appeals for $1.5bn to deliver healthcare in crises
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday launched a $1.5 billion emergency appeal to provide care to more than 87 million people affected by […]
NCDC sets Health Security agenda for 2024
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has outlined its health security agenda for 2024. Its Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, told the News Agency […]
Cholera outbreak hits Cross River State
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Ministry of Health has notified Cross Rivererians of recent cholera outbreak in Obubra and Biase […]
Sharp increase in Lassa Fever reported in 2023 – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported a sharp increase in Lassa Fever cases in week 51 of 2023. The centre, however, reported […]
How to avoid dehydration, kidney problems during harmattan – Medical experts
As Nigerians experience the harmattan season, medical experts have advise them to ensure they drink enough water to avoid dehydration and some kidney-associated problems. […]