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The reproductive health coordinator, Delta state Ministry of Health, Dr. Weyinmi Anne Francis, at the weekend said the ministry of health is fully committed to ensuring that women have access …
Delta committed to quality natal care, safe delivery – Official Read More
Nigeria is currently plagued by Lassa fever, meningitis, diphtheria. These communicable diseases have become a troubling feature in the country’s public health landscape. BENJAMIN SAMSON in this report speaks with experts …
Nigerians anxious as Lassa fever, meningitis, diphtheria kill many in few months Read MoreAddressing the economic burden of tuberculosis in Nigeria requires a multifaceted approach that involves the government, health care providers, communities, and individuals working together to reduce the spread of the …
How Nigeria can reduce the economic burden of TB Read More
The Lagos State Government through, State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, has launched a new initiative, Ilera Eko Cooperatives, under the State health scheme, aimed at capturing indigent residents. Ilera Eko …
Affordable healthcare: Lagos launches Ilera Eko Cooperatives for residents Read More
…Surveillance system needed to tackle reported cases – Don …FG should implement more policies to combat menace – Dr. Oko … We’ve enhanced surveillance, contact-tracing in affected states – NCDC …
Frequent Lassa fever outbreaks: Experts, NCDC advise citizens on preventive measures Read More
Yobe State Government through the Biomedical Science Research and Training Center (BioRTC) of the state university has Wednesday trained physicians, renal nurses, laboratory scientists, geologist, as well as environmental sciencetist …
Kidney disease: Yobe trains health, environmental experts for samples collection Read More
In line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu for the swift transfer of victims of the Suleja fuel tanker explosion to tertiary medical centers for enhanced medical attention, 20 …
22 victims of Suleija tanker explosion transferred to tertiary medical centres in Abuja Read MoreFive years after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China, concerns are mounting about another disease, the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). In this report, BENJAMIN SAMSON speaks with experts on …
After Covid-19, Nigerians anxious as Human Metapneumovirus spreads globally Read More
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has revealed that about 1,629 have benefited from free fistula surgery treatment across the country. The Director General of NHIA, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, who …
1,629 women benefited from free fistula surgery – NHIA Read More
Kogi state governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Saturday disclosed that the sum of 7 billion naira has been set aside to revamp additional 88 Primary Health Care Centres in the …
Kogi allocates N7bn for revitalization of 88 primary health care centres in 21 LGAs Read More
The Maigari of Lokoja Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV on Monday donated drugs and other consumables worth millions of naira to the three primary health care clinics in Anguwan …
1st anniversary: Maigari of Lokoja donates drugs to 3 primary health care clinics Read More
The health sector has come under scrutiny in the recent past because of how it touches lives directly. SUNNY IDACHABA in this report examines some medical errors that are destroying …
How medical errors exacerbate health delivery challenges in Nigeria Read More
The federal government in collaboration with partners donated 400 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines for distribution to 139 health facilities across Nigeria by the HATCH Technologies and the Christian …
FG unveils 400 CPAP machines for distribution to 139 health facilities Read More
‘…Without prompt, adequate treatment, it can lead to shock, death within hours’ …Disease has already claimed 350 lives this year – NCDC …Avoid locally made drinks such as kunu, zobo, …
Citizens in fear as fresh cholera cases soar Read More
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners have donated a 720,000-litre-per-day capacity Oxygen Plant to the Yobe state government to help reduce neonatal mortality rates in the state. The …
UNICEF, partners hand over oxygen gas plant to Yobe government Read More
Nasarawa state has commenced the stakeholders review meeting on the Public Health Security and Nasarawa State Public Health Bills. The four-day event which held in Keffi, gathered key government officials, …
Nasarawa reviews public health bill to strengthen health security Read More
In furtherance of its war against cancer, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), along with its partners – TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited, SAPETRO, CNOOC, and PRIME 130 – …
NNPC Ltd, partners boost cancer fight with mammography centre Read MoreFor a countless number of times, healthcare providers, especially in the public service, had embarked on strikes for obvious reasons, but the implications have not been palatable for both the …
Persistent strikes by health workers and implications Read More
To harmonise activities of agencies and parastatals under its supervision in the coming year, the Kano state Ministry of Health, in collaboration with development partners, Tuesday organised a ‘5-Day Health …
Kano ministry develops 2025 AOP for health sector Read More
Four primary healthcare centers in Edo state have undergone renovations and are equipped with modern facilities and essential medical supplies by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in partnership with the Private Sector …
PPP: Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, PSHAN revitalise 4 healthcare centers in Edo Read MoreOn a yearly basis, the Nigeria Health Watch’s ‘Future of Health Conference’ is designed to serve as a veritable platform to convene delegates, speakers and partners working to find solutions …
On the future of health confabs Read More
The EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust (EMOIMEE HCDT), Thursday, donated three brand new ambulances to enhance healthcare delivery in Eastern Obolo community’s primary health centres. The Trust also distributed solar-powered …
Akwa Ibom communities donate 3 ambulances to boost healthcare delivery Read More
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has called on world leaders to urgently focus efforts on Tuberculosis prevention and mitigate millions of avoidable deaths. According to AHF, now is the time for …
Foundation tasks global leaders on TB eradication Read More
The management of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has promised to provide health facilities to each of the 10 local government areas in Kogi state affected by perennial flooding. Managing …
HYPPADEC to provide health facilities, electrify 200 Kogi communities Read More
A Human Rights Lawyer and former Chairman Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ado-Ekiti branch Samuel Olakanmi Falade has called for the immediate provision of health facilities across courts in the country. …
Lokulo-Sodipe: NBA Chief renews call for provision of health facilities in courts Read More