Sugar-coated infant milk not registered, sold in Nigeria – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Sunday declared that the Nido infant milk formula, […]
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Tackling the Budget Utilisation Challenges in the Nigerian Health Sector
The Nigerian health sector is severely underfunded. Each budget year, the majority of health advocates lament the federal government’s inability
Cross River launches school deworming exercise in 14 LGAs
Cross River launches school deworming exercise in 14 LGAs The Cross River State Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive
Mysterious illness: Sokoto records 8 deaths, 208 suspected cases — Official
No fewer than eight deaths and 208 suspected cases related to a mysterious illness have been recorded in Sokoto State,
849 health centres in Cross River are nonfunctional – Commissioner
Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk, has disclosed that only 196 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) of the
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO Nigeria has become the first country in the world
4.5b people not fully covered by essential health services – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that at least 4.5 billion people, more than half of the world’s population, are
Benue Govt to partner organisations in combating malaria scourge
Benue Govt to partner organisations in combating malaria scourge Benue State Government has said it is determined to collaborate with
NMA nabs fake doctor in Plateau
NMA nabs fake doctor in Plateau The Plateau chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has nabbed a fake doctor
Nigeria commemorates World TB Day 2024 with renewed resolve to end Tuberculosis
Nigeria commemorates World TB Day 2024 with renewed resolve to end Tuberculosis Nigeria observed 2024 World TB Day, honouring the
Chicken pox outbreak: AMAC sends response team to affected community
Chicken pox outbreak: AMAC sends response team to affected community The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher
From dishwasher, microwave oven to phone, mankind faces health threat By FUNMILOLA GBOTEKU
……From dishwasher, microwave oven to phone, mankind faces health threat By FUNMILOLA GBOTEKU In today’s world, most youths and adults
World Kidney Day: Senate wants comprehensive coverage for chronic kidney disease patients in NHIS
……World Kidney Day: Senate wants comprehensive coverage for chronic kidney disease patients in NHIS Senate has urged its Committees on
ERCC College of Health is one of the best ….Provost
The Provost of Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ (ERCC), College of Health Technology, Alushi, near Akwanga in Nasarawa State, Mr
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
Nurses protest new NMCN verification policy in Ibadan
Nurses in Ibadan on Thursday staged a protest against a new policy requiring verification of nursing certificates issued by the
FG’ll address Nurses, Midwives concerns to keep them happy, Presidency says
…..FG’ll address Nurses, Midwives concerns to keep them happy, Presidency says The Federal Government is committed to addressing the concerns
AIDS is real, prioritise your well-being – NACA urges Nigerians
…..AIDS is real, prioritise your well-being – NACA urges Nigerians The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), has
Stakeholders decry surge in cases of blindness in Plateau
Some of the stakeholders said this at a meeting recently organised in Jos to review the result of the Rapid
Nigerians are turning to agbo sellers as price of drugs continues to soar
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday,
Diabetic, hypertensive patients turn to God for healing amid rising cost of medicine
……Diabetic, hypertensive patients turn to God for healing amid rising cost of medicine The patients spoke to the News Agency
AFCON: Underlying cardiovascular diseases can cause sudden death – Cardiologist
……AFCON: Underlying cardiovascular diseases can cause sudden death A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Ramon Moronkola, says that underlying untreated cardiovascular health
Longest-surviving heart transplant patient breaks World Guinness Record
The longest-surviving heart transplant patient, who underwent his operation in England, has been recognised by Guinness World Records. Bert Janssen,
Men Should Have S3xual Intercourse 21 Times A Month – Dr. Rasheed Adedapo
Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Rasheed Adedapo has stated that it is important for men to engage in s3xual intercourse 21
Why ban on sachet, small bottle alcohol is commendable – Physicians
Some medical practitioners have lauded the move by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to
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
Nigerian universities produce the best doctors – National Hospital CMD
Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Abuja (NHA), Prof. Muhammad Raji, has said Nigerian universities are still very good
NARD laud Gov Mbah for recruiting 100 doctors, others
…..NARD laud Gov Mbah for recruiting 100 doctors, others The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Enugu State has
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
WHO appeals for $1.5bn to deliver healthcare in crises
…..WHO appeals for $1.5bn to deliver healthcare in crises The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday launched a $1.5 billion