Launch of Noma Centre in Abuja raises Ray of Hope
By THELMA CHIOMA THOMAS-ABEKU (Lead Writer) – The launch of the Noma Centre Abuja is set to transform medical care for those affected by the devastating noma […]
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Tobacco industry promoting `false evidence’ on e-cigarettes – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has accused the tobacco industry of spreading misinformation and deliberately recruiting children when marketing e-cigarettes. The industry “funds and […]
Abuja’s Kidney ‘Market’: FG vows stricter measures against illegal kidney harvesting
The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Development, Prof. Ali Pate, has assured that a decisive action will be taken to combat criminal activities […]
HIV infection among sex workers, transgenders, others 38% in Nigeria – Epidemiologist
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The rate of infection of the Human Immune Virus (HIV) infection among key populations especially female sex workers, […]
FG unveils National HIV/AIDS strategic plan
The Federal Government has unveiled the National HIV/AIDS Strategic plan for 2023-2027 (NSP 2023-2027) and the Sustainability and Country Ownership HIV Response in Nigeria. […]
4 killed after using herbal HIV treatment in Gombe
The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) in Gombe State, on Thursday, announced that four of its members died […]
98,960 residents in Anambra living with HIV/AIDS – ANSACA
The Anambra State Aids Control Agency (ANSACA), has said no fewer than 98,960 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Anambra. Commissioner for Health in […]
FG, private sector partner to bridge $29m family planning gap
The Federal Government has partnered the private sector to bridge the 29 million dollars procurement funding gap for family planning commodities to reduce maternal […]
Why more men commit suicide in Africa – CDC
The Advisor, Non-communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health for Africa CDC, Dr Naeem Dalal, has stressed the need to stop cultural stereotypes that prevent […]
WHO raises alarm as TB infection increases in Borno
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday raised an alarm over what it termed “increasing rate of Tuberculosis (TB) infection in Borno.” The organisation’s Head […]
Malnutrition kills 10 babies in FCT IDPs Camp – Official
No fewer than ten babies reported to have died of malnutrished related illness in Waru Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) Camp of the Federal Capital Territory […]
Nigeria records 590,000 new TB cases yearly – Public Health physician
Nigeria records about 590,000 new cases of Tuberculosis yearly, Prof. Sunday Aderibigbe, a Public Health Physician at the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, […]
NCDC warns against escalating antimicrobial resistance crisis
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has highlighted the emerging threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), where bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites lose […]
Beware of counterfeit injection in circulation, NAFDAC alerts Nigerians
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians about some counterfeit Meronem 1g […]
World Toilet Day: Unsafe water, poor sanitation & hygiene responsible for deaths of 1,000 children – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene are responsible for the […]
Regular check-up, exercise regiment basic necessities – Health Commissioner advises journalists
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has advised journalists to prioritise regular checkups and healthy […]
11.2 million Nigerians living with diabetes – Association
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria has said no fewer than 11.2 million Nigerians are presently living with the disease. President of the association, Dr […]
ATBUTH performs first ‘kidney stones’ laser surgery
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has successfully performed maiden laser surgery to remove kidney stones. The surgery involves application of […]
NCDC achieves significant milestones as it turns 5, says DG
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reached a significant milestone as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. The Director General of […]
Adamawa to vaccinate 388,180 girls against HPV — Agency
The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has said it is targeting 388,180 girls aged nine to 14 years for vaccination against the Human […]