FG takes steps to promote alternative medicine
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) says it is taking steps to promote Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the country. Mrs Zaniab Shariff, the […]
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ICASA2019: African First Ladies reaffirm commitment to HIV/AIDS
The African First Ladies, at a meeting on Monday in Kigali, reaffirmed their commitment to the leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. They made the […]
698 pregnant women living with HIV in Niger – Commissioner
By Tina George, Minna The Niger state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Makunsidi Muhammad has disclosed that 698 pregnant women were in 2019, diagnosed with HIV […]
Chronicle Business School commends Hospital boss for commitment
The management and staff of Chronicle Business School, Abuja, has commended the achievement of the Medical Director of Kwali General Hospital, Dr (Mrs.) Halima Bello […]
FG committed to reducing new HIV infection – Minister
The Federal Government says it is mobilising additional resources, redesigning and strengthening prevention programmes, as part of its efforts to reduce new HIV infections in […]
Aisha Buhari calls for renewed commitment to end HIV
Nigeria’s First Lady, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has advocated for a renewed commitment to forge alliances that will help ongoing efforts to end HIV. She […]
Makinde declares emergency on waste management in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday declared a State of Emergency on refuse collection and waste management in the state. The Governor, who spoke […]
NMA urges FG, state govts to increase budgetary allocation to health
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called on the federal and state governments to increase budgetary allocation to health, to comply with the […]
FG to establish PHC centres in every political ward – minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Monday said that the Federal Government would establish primary healthcare centres in every political ward to increase […]
Experts explain ways to achieve open defecation-free Nigeria
By Tina George, Minna For Nigeria to achieve Open Defecation-free status, over 9.5 million toilets and 10,000 sewage treatment plants would have to be constructed […]
Buhari signs Executive Order 009 to check open defecation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja signed Executive Order 009 entitled, The Open Defecation-Free Nigeria by 2025 and Other Related Matters Order, 2019. The President’s […]
Senate seeks establishment of Agency for Mental Health
The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Agency, when established, shall […]
Bill to establish Federal Medical Centre in Kaduna passes first reading
A bill initiated by Senator Uba Sani representing Kaduna Central for an Act to establish the Federal Medical Centre, Rigasa, on Tuesday passed first reading […]
CSO calls for action on SRH, HIV prevention in Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey A civil society organization, Aids Vaccines Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) has called on government and critical stakeholders for immediate action to address policy and […]
2019 antibiotic week: A time to reflect on global resistance, By Olatunde Simeon Kayowa
Antibiotic Awareness week (November 18 -24, 2019) is an annual observance that highlights the steps everyone can take to improve antibiotic prescriptions and use. Antibiotics […]
Why media should be advocates of family planning – Marie Stopes
An NGO, Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION), has urged media practitioners to advocate for the adoption of family planning methods for healthier and productive […]
Kuje Council launches 10-days measles, meningitis ‘A’ vaccination
The Chairman of Kuje Area Council, FCT, Malam Abdullahi Sabo, on Saturday launched a ten-day integrated Measles and Meningitis ‘A’ vaccination in the area. Speaking […]
No plan to stop Basic Healthcare Fund — Senate
Sen. Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, says there is no plan to stop the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund as rumoured by some stakeholders […]
Sanwo-Olu pledges to facilitate Lagos Multi-sectoral Plan of Action for Nutrition
By Chimezie Godfrey Wife of the governor of Lagos state, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to facilitate the approval of Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for […]
How Nigeria contributes highest number of child pneumonia globally – UNICEF
As the World marks the Pneumonia Day on Tuesday, a new analysis by the UNICEF says Nigeria contributes the highest number of global pneumonia deaths. […]
Combination of mushroom extracts boosts immune system – Aussie research
Extracts from Shiitake, Reishi and Maitake mushrooms have been found to work together to boost the immune response of human cells, proving the effectiveness of […]
World Pneumonia Day: DJ Cuppy raises over ₦5.1bn to help children
Ms Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, on Monday said she raised over ₦5.1 billion to support Save the Children International Nigeria to tackle children related diseases. She made […]
Yellow fever: NCDC, NPHCDA dispatch response teams to 3 states
By Abdallah el-Kurebe In response to the rising cases of Yellow Fever in Katsina, Bauchi and Benue states, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) […]
Demographic,Health Survey will provide data for planning, policies -Buhari
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the 2018 report of the National Demographic and Health Survey, NDHS will provide important data in […]
Buhari tasks NMA on quality healthcare services
President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to seek better ways of improving healthcare service delivery to Nigerians. He gave the task at […]