Abia doctors to commence indefinite strike on Thursday
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Abia State says it will commence an indefinite strike on Thursday to protest the […]
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Perm Sec. urges Nigerians to support effort to end HIV/AIDs scourge
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Permanent Secretary State House, Tijjani Umar has called on Nigerians at all levels to contribute their quota in the […]
HIV/AIDS: Africa worst hit, 25.6m infected – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that the African continent has the largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS with 25.6 million people living with […]
People living with HIV/AIDS beg NIMR to remove service fees on drugs
The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has appealed to the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) to remove service fees attached […]
Malaria prevalence in Nigeria on decline, says Ehanire
Nigeria recorded a slight decrease in malaria prevalence, from 23 per cent in 2018 to 22 per cent in 2021, Minister of Health, Dr Osagie […]
2022 World AIDS Day, any hope for people living with virus?
As the world gets set to mark 2022 World AIDS Day (WAD) with the theme “Equalise’’, there is the need to critically analyse the state […]
Nigeria yet to achieve 70% COVID-19 immunisation coverage – NPHCDA
Nigeria is yet to meet its 70 per cent target coverage with the COVID-19 vaccines, Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Secretary of the National Primary […]
1 psychiatric doctor to about a million Nigerians is alarming – Psychiatrists cry out
President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, says Nigeria currently has one qualified psychiatric doctor to about a million people. “This development has […]
Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists urges FG to tackle brain drain, promote technological practices
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has called on the Federal Government to equip various hospitals with adequate technological infrastructures […]
2022 World Diabetes Day: Beyond rhetoric, any hope for people living with the condition?
World Health Organisation (WHO) report says the prevalence of diabetes is increasing among people of all ages and many people in developing countries are battling […]
3.5bn people suffer from oral diseases, says WHO
A new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases with three out of four affected […]
World Toilet Day: 779m people lack safely managed sanitation services — WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says 779 million people around the world lack basic access to safely managed sanitation services. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional […]
NCDC registers 975 Lassa fever cases, 177 deaths in 11 months
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the cumulative case of Lassa fever in the country since the beginning of […]
Kogi Govt declares war against quacks in health sector
The Kogi State Government has declared war against quackery in its health sector following its devastating effects on lives of innocent residents of the state. […]
Access to proper healthcare will reduce maternal, child mortality — Ehanire
THE Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the lack of access to healthcare is the main factor contributing to high maternal, infant and under […]
Bauchi records 130 cases of Lassa fever, 16 deaths – Official
The Bauchi State Government says it has recorded 16 Lassa fever deaths and 130 confirmed infections in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Mr […]
46-years-old patient solicits N15 million for kidney transplant
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A 46 years old kidney patient at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Tijjani Lawan has begged Borno State […]
Quacks are taking over our profession in Ogun – Medical doctors lament
The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ANPMP) wants Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to intervene in the issue of quacks […]
Health workers account for 1.4m doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Nigeria – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says 1.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to health workers since the launch of […]
EU allocates €500,000 to combat cholera in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Monday said it had committed the sum of 500,000 euros to support Nigeria’s fight against […]