Diabetes increases risk of eye diseases – Ophthalmologist
An Ophthalmologist, Dr Adeniyi Irefin, says diabetes increases risk of eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness, if care […]
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Lassa fever: Medical expert cautions against drinking Garri
The Director of Public Health, Enugu State, Dr Boniface Okolo has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of soaked garri to avoid contacting Lassa fever. Okolo, […]
HIV: FG approves Omega Visitect CD4 Rapid Test Kit
The Federal Government has approved the evaluation of Omega Visitect Cluster Differentiation Molecule 4 (Omega CD4) Rapid Test Kit to monitor patients living with HIV, […]
Ned Nwoko takes Malaria-free Africa campaign to Antarctica
Mr Ned Nwoko, founder and president of Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation (PNNF), a humanitarian group, has taken the organisation’s ‘Malaria Eradication In Africa Project’ to Antarctica […]
Medical tourism: Activist charges Buhari to walk the talk
A former President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Mr Peter Esele, charged President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday to match his words with action, […]
CSOs form coalition against cancer in Ondo
A Coalition of Concerned Organisations Against Cancer, has been formed in Ondo state, as part of strategies to fight against all forms of cancers. An […]
HIV/AIDS: U=U and the message of hope for patient communities, By Ikenna Osuoha
The “Undetectable equal to Untransmittable” campaign (U=U) as launched by Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has been describedas a message of hope for not […]
Kano approves ₦2.5bn hospital projects for new Emirates
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor The Kano State Executive Council has approved the sum of N2,543,819,588.67 billion for the construction and upgrading four health facilities in […]
Kano impounds 2 trucks loaded with fake drugs
The Kano State Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs has impounded two trucks loaded with fake and expired drugs, a statement from the health […]
Lassa-fever outbreak: Umahi orders closure of hospital in Ebonyi
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the immediate closure of St. Vincent Hospital at Igbagu in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi following suspected […]
Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to improve on immunisation coverage
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former Minister of Finance and Chairman, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), has urged the Federal Government to improve on […]
Healthy Culinary and dieting tips (VII), By Sussanna Ngodoo .E. Jacob
KNOWLEDGE ILLUMINES! …it is vital to seek it and embrace it heartily! Starting a New diet plan can be confusing if you have no prior […]
Scientist works on biometrical device for sickle cell pain management
Prof. Alfred Susu, an Emeritus professor of chemical engineering from the University of Lagos said he was working on a Biometrical Device for pain management […]
Declare state of emergency in education, health sectors -FUTA Don
A Professor of Development Economics in the Economic Policy Research Department, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) Ibadan, Professor John Adeoti, has said […]
Patients: How we’re taking measures to forestall litigations – Doctors
In a bid to forestall litigations that may arise from the management of patients’ ailments, medical practitioners in Nigeria, have mapped out strategies to sensitise […]
NEPWHAN remembers departed heroes, creates awareness on HIV/AIDS
By Chimezie Godfrey The Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), has celebrated those who died fighting against HIV and those living with […]
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 […]
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 […]