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Nigerian cinematographer TG Omori has shared a hopeful update on his health struggles. After recently disclosing his battle with kidney failure and seeking prayers from fans, TG Omori expressed determination …
TG Omori shares update on health status 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 Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on governments to address the factors encouraging the brain drain phenomenon in the health sector to save it from depleting experienced professionals and …
NMA to FG, others: Check brain drain, save health sector from ageing workforce Read More
It is gladdening to observe that as Nigeria advances in the course of its affairs as a country of global reckoning, it recognises the imperative of refining the concept of …
Senator Bilbis and the imperative of Tsafe health tech varsity Read More
A professor of psychiatrist and consultant to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Akhigbe Kingsley, has called for collaborative efforts to raise awareness on mental health. Prof. Kingsley said …
Discrimination, stigma, setbacks to mental health awareness – Don Read More
Merck Pharmaceutical has launched Euthyrox (levothyroxine sodium) in an effort to improve thyroid health and provide innovative solution to patients in Nigeria. The launch, penultimate week in Lagos, marked a …
Merck Pharmaceutical revolutionises thyroid health with Euthyrox launch Read More
The federal government Monday said it plans to revive 8,300 primary health care centers across the nation to make them functional. It also plans to expand and upgrade 17,000 primary …
FG’ll revive 8,300 primary health care centers, upgrade 17,000 – Minister Read More
In an attempt to achieve a safe food system and human health, a Professor of Food Microbiology and Safety, Prof. Adebukunola Omemu, has called on governments and policymakers to set …
On food safety regulations and health Read More
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has said the drive to revitalise the health sector “remains steadfast.” He said this Friday in Abuja while highlighting …
Govt has invested massively in primary, tertiary health institutions, others – Pate Read More
The governor of Kano state, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Tuesday, assented to the Kano State Premarital Health Screening Law, which mandates premarital health screening for all prospective couples. The law …
Kano: Yusuf signs premarital health screening into law Read More
In my last two write-ups, I narrated my sojourn to Saudi Arabia, where I ended up at the Makkah Saudi-German Hospital in search of medicare. After extolling the virtues and …
Our parlous health system and the Yobe example Read More
Again, attention is being drawn to the global, precarious food situation and how it affects nations, especially Nigeria; SUNNY IDACHABA writes. Food, they say, is one of the necessities of …
World Health Day 2024 and the need for accessibility to affordable food Read More
One of the potential successes of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare (CMHSW), Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, resides in the recent decision by the federal government to upgrade …
Pate’s boost for Nigeria’s health sector Read More
To begin with, we thank the Almighty Allah for the “blessings” of Islam. Alhamdulillah! Medical researches have since proven the health benefits of fasting in the month of Ramadan to …
Some health benefits of fasting during Ramadan Read More
In a world where uncertainties loom large and health is undoubtedly our most precious asset, the importance of embracing health insurance cannot be overstated. Yet, despite its critical significance, a …
The imperative of embracing health insurance Read More
The office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF) has encouraged civil servants to always go on annual leave to avert some of the work …
Mental health: Make use of your annual leave, HOCSF tells civil servants Read More
The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other international agencies, Thursday, launched the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) in …
Enugu: NPC, USAID launch 2023/2024 demographic, health survey Read MoreOver the years, Nigeria has been battling a profound crisis plaguing its health sector exacerbated by the alarming rate of brain drain among its highly-skilled medical professionals. Nigeria’s health sector …
Brain drain and funding challenges in Nigeria’s health sector Read More
An expert and Chief Scientist/CEO, Aratibiotech Limited, Dr. Ayodele A. Otaiku, has stated that the use of organic cassava to produce biodegradable plastic is possible as part of an effort …
Microplastic pollution: Expert advises on use of organic cassava, maize for biodegradable plastic Read More
Leadway Health, a prominent health management organisation in Nigeria, has joined forces with the Petroleum Tankers Drivers of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to introduce …
5, 000 tanker drivers get Leadway comprehensive health insurance Read More
The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has raised concern over the increasing rate of stunting children in Jigawa state, the highest in Nigeria. Chairman of CS-SUNN in …
Rate of stunting children in Jigawa worries CS-SUNN Read More
The National Chairman of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG, Comrade Lucky Osesua, has cautioned drivers across the 4 zones of the union not to be taken in by …
NUPENG scribe Afolabi can’t take credit for PTD health insurance scheme – Osesua Read More
Lagos state is the most populous state, the commercial capital of the country and economic hub of West Africa having held the status of the federal capital territory from 1968 …
How safe is HPV vaccination for girls? Read More
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has restated its commitment to provide leadership and coordination to support the government in reaching the underserved and vulnerable populations in North-east Nigeria with essential …
WHO restates commitment to health services in North-east Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to both the Senate and the House of Representatives request for approval for new loans of $8, 669, 168, 559billion and €100 million. Tinubu, in …
Tinubu seeks NASS approval for fresh $8.7bn, €100m loans Read More