Health scheme beneficiaries hail Gombe govt – NAN survey
Some beneficiaries of the Gombe State Contributory Health Scheme (Go-Health) on Wednesday, in Gombe, expressed satisfaction with the services rendered by the scheme, the News […]
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FG strengthens health regulatory agencies to actualise mandate – Mamora
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Adeleke Mamora, says the Federal Government will continue to strengthen health regulatory agencies to actualise its various mandates […]
NMA assures Ondo health commissioner of support
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has assured the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, of its total and unflinching support for […]
Gombe Govt., MTN partner on health coverage
The Gombe State Government in collaboration with Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) has inaugurated a mobile health clinic to widen health service coverage in the state. […]
Conference underscores urgent need for new Public Health Order in Africa
The first international Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA2021) hosted by the African Union (AU) and Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa […]
Use your PPE when on duty—CMD tells health workers
Dr Hassan Ikrama, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) Lafia, has urged healthcare workers to always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) […]
AU, Africa CDC chart new path for public health
African Union (AU) and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday opened the first International Conference on Public Health in […]
COVID-19 summit: Senate President disappointed at absence of health ministers, perm sec
The Sen. President Ahmed Lawan on Monday expressed disappointment at the absence of the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of State for Health, […]
JAMB introduces computer studies, physical and health education as UTME subjects
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Joint Addmssions and Matriculation Board,JAMB, has said that candidates sitting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination,UTME, can now pick Computer Studies or Physical […]
Gas Coy. commences rehabilitation of primary health centre in FCT
The Gas Aggregation Company, Nigeria Limited (GACN), on Monday commenced the rehabilitation of Damangaza Primary Health Centre in Lokogoma, FCT. The Managing Director of GACN, […]
WHO, Health ministry, commence advocacy for effective e-waste management in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation, Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and other stakeholders have commenced advocacy for effective management of electronic waste […]
NYSC health initiative targets 2,500 rural dwellers in Anambra
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday flagged-off its annual free medical mission for the aged, children and less-privileged persons in rural communities in […]
Kaduna trains 558 health care providers
Kaduna State Nutrition Officer Hajiya Ramatu Musa has said 558 health care providers and 1,156 community volunteers have been trained in Community Infant and Young […]
Trade fair: NHIS says health insurance not only for government workers
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on Tuesday said that the scheme was not for government workers alone but for all Nigerians. The Executive Secretary, […]
Buni inaugurates health science college, tasks management on affordable fees
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe on Monday inaugurated Ma’arif College of Health Sciences and Technology, Potiskum, in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. […]
Building collapse: NMA to set up emergency helpdesk at site
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will set up an emergency helpdesk to provide support to survivors and relatives of the Ikoyi building collapse. […]
World Stroke Day: 13m people in danger of stroke worldwide – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says about more than 13 million people globally are at risk of stroke. Prof. Baba Issa, the Chairman of Kwara […]
Edo governor’s wife tasks women on nation building
The Wife of Edo Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has tasked women to assume their rightful position and contribute their quota to the development of Nigeria. […]
NYSC boss tasks batch ‘C’ Corps Members on personal security enhancement
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Director –General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim. has said that NYSC in the last few years recorded a […]
E-Naira will have far-reaching implications for banking sector – Economists
Economists have said that the e-Naira, when rolled out, will have far-reaching implications for the future of the banking sector in Nigeria. The experts, in […]
Buhari salutes South- South leader, Celestial Tawo at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated Sir Celestine Tawo as he turns 80 years. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement on Monday, quoted the […]
NCFront felicitates with Kwakwanso, Dokpesi on birthdays
The National Consultative Front has felicitated with people the group described as two leaders of conscience who have identified with, supported and contributed to the […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 167 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country recorded 167 new coronavirus infections as of Oct. 20. Data released by NCDC on Thursday […]
Orji Kalu salutes Gowon at 87
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, on Tuesday in Abuja, congratulated former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 87th birthday […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 89 new infections, 1 death on Oct. 18
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 89 new infections, 169 discharged and one additional death from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Oct. […]