Kano Govt. begins eye screening, surgery for 6,000 people
The Kano State Government in collaboration with Al-Basar Foundation and Mamma Eye Specialist Hospital, Kano, has commenced free eye screening for 6,000 people in the […]
Healthcare
C/River to deploy drones for medical supplies -Ayade
The Cross River Government is set to deploy digital medical drones to hard to reach areas of the state to supply drugs and other medical […]
Cross River partners firm to distribute medical supplies with drone
The Cross River Government has partnered with Zipline, a national-scale drone delivery service, for on-demand delivery of medical supplies to health facilities across the state. […]
UNFPA calls for more midwives in health systems to reduce maternal deaths
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for increase in the number of midwives in health systems and the quality of care they provide, […]
Anambra Govt tasks communities on support for PHCs
Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), on Friday urged communities in the state to take responsibility for their Primary […]
Insecurity: Don tasks FG, states on citizens’ engagement
Dr Terhimba Wuam of History Department, Kaduna State University (KASU), on Wednesday urged the federal and state governments to strengthen citizens engagement in development process, […]
COVID-19: Vaccination of NYSC members begins in Enugu
The COVID-19 vaccination organized for current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Enugu State began on Tuesday in the state. Management of the […]
Yobe Govt. enrols 200,000 civil servants in contributory healthcare
Yobe State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (YSCHMA) has enroled over 200,000 people in the scheme. Dr Babagana Tijjani, Executive Secretary of the scheme, told […]
Yobe Govt. restates commitment to Universal Health Coverage
Yobe State Government has restated its commitment toward improving the quality of healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Commissioner for Health, Dr Lawan […]
Startups ecosystem critical to Nigeria’s Future – Osinbajo
The Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said that startup ecosystem is one of the vital tools in finding solutions to Africa’s […]
KDSG spends N121bn in five years on healthcare
Kaduna State Government is committed to guaranteeing the health and wellness of all its citizens because access basic healthcare is not just fundamental to human […]
‘Class of ’90’ donates N4m medical items to LASU clinic
The ‘Class of 90’ (students who graduated in 1990) of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, on Wednesday donated medical items worth N4million to the institution’s […]
FCT School trains health providers on family planning
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gwagwalada, has begun a six-week intensive training for 44 health providers. The training is focused […]
Ondo State records 85 per cent coverage in COVID-19 vaccination
Ondo State recorded above 85 per cent coverage in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination. Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. Dr Francis […]
Health board harps on child vaccination
The FCT Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) says no child should to die of vaccine-preventable diseases in the country if guardians can disabuse their minds […]
COVID-19: Don’t travel to India, Brazil, others experiencing 3rd wave- Committee
Worried by raising cases of COVID-19 pandemic in India and Brazil, the Presidential Steering Committee, (PSC) on COVID-19, has advised Nigerians to avoid travelling to […]
Gunmen kill 1, abduct 4 in Kaduna church attack
The Kaduna State Government has said one persons was killed and four others abducted in the attack on Haske Baptist Church at Manini village, in […]
UNICAL signs MoU with HMO on healthcare provision for students
The University of Calabar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Health Management Organisation (HMO), United Healthcare International Limited (UHCI), for the provision […]
Kumuyi storms FCT, 19 northern states with 6-day crusade
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Worldwide, Pastor William Kumuyi, is set to visit the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the 19 Northern […]
Lagos LCDA boss warns residents against trading on walkways
Mr Rasaq Ajala, the Chairman, Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Lagos State, has warned residents in the area against trading on walkways. Ajala […]
27, 000 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine in C/River – Official
The Director-General, Cross River Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, says no fewer than 27,000 residents have taken a jab the AstraZeneca vaccine in […]
Group lauds Niger Govt. for allocating funds for family planning
An NGO, Child Spacing and Adolescent Youth Reproductive Health, has commended the Niger government for its recent allocation of funds for the family planning subsector. […]
SEC to establish N100bn health fund to support COVID-19 fight
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will establish a N100 billion Strategic Health Impact Fund for Transformation (SHIFT) to support the fight against COVID-19 in […]
Guber poll: PDP says ’ll win, revamp Anambra
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is optimistic of winning the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election and revamp the state. PDP National Publicity Secretary, […]
Africa’s COVID-19 cases pass 4.33m – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has reached 4,330,666 as of Saturday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) […]