Health
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NGO signs MoU towards boosting health services in Nigeria
By Fortune Abang Abuja, March 18, 2023 The Aides Small Project International (ASPI) and Project CURE International, both Non-Governmental Organisations…
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Foreign Consuls in New York honour Nigerian Nurse, 14 others
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 14, 2023 The Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC), New York has honoured a Nigerian…
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Ekweremadu’s wife denies involvement in search for kidney donor for daughter
Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, the wife of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has denied involvement in the search for an…
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LP Rep-elect, Senatorial candidate visit Enugu accident victims, donate cash
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, March 12, 2023 The Member-elect representing Enugu East/Isiuzo Federal Constituency, Prof Paul Nnamchi, and the Enugu…
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Malnutrition: Lagos State accounts for 2,000 stunted, 200,000 wasted children – UNICEF
Lagos, March 11, 2023 Lagos State accounts for about 2,000 children with stunted growth as a result of malnutrition, Mrs.…
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Acholonu: Pate’s GAVI appointment will bring global technological visibility to Nigeria
Dr Muhammad Ali Pate By Augusta Uchediunor Lagos, March 3, 2023 A Nigerian and U. S. patent holder, Dr Kenny…
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NLNG begins phase 2 of its hospital support programme – Official
By Yusuf Yunus Lagos, Feb. 21, 2023 Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with three Nigerian…
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UN launches $1.3bn appeal to provide humanitarian assistance in Nigeria
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 17, 2023 The UN has launched 1.3 billion dollars appeal to help six million…
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Naira scarcity: Zulum asks govt hospitals to give patients free drugs worth N300m
… We are excited, MDs, PMOs say … To engage BIRS, Bank for more POS Governor of Borno State, Professor…
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Gavi appoints Nigeria’s Pate as CEO, resumes August
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, 14, 2023 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has appointed Nigeria’s former Minister of Health, Dr Muhammad Pate…
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World Cancer Day: IBEDC offers free cervical cancer screening for women in Osun
The Management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Monday, organised free cervical cancer screening for 20 women in…
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Ife Youths commend Ag CMD, OAUTHC for support
The Ife Youths Organization (IYO) has commended Prof. Afolabi Owojuyigbe, the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching…
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Nigeria urges African countries to accelerate Madrid framework on ageing
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 9, 2023 The Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre, Dr Emem Omokaro, has called on…
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Gavi welcomes appointment of Dr Rose Leke, global health leader, malaria expert, as Chair of Independent Review Committee
Geneva 7 February 2023 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) has announced the appointment of leading African immunologist, parasitologist and malariologist, Dr…
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Rev. (Mrs.) Yvonne Pelemo turns 63 today, February 3, 2023
Rev. (Mrs.) Yvonne Pelemo, the wife of the General Overseer (G.O) of the World Overcomers’ Church, Evangelist Steve K. Pelemo…
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COVID-19 remains international health threat, WHO warns
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 31, 2023 World Health Organisation (WHO) has again, warned that COVID-19 is still a…
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Zulum visits Gwoza, upgrades General Hospital to Specialist, sites Nursing College
… Leads APC’s campaign rally Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Gwoza town of southern Borno on Sunday. He announced…
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Nigeria will ultimately become destination for medical tourism – Dabiri-Erewa says of AfreximBank funded Medical Centre
ABUJA, Jan. 18, 2023: The Nigeria healthcare system will ultimately become a medical hub with a major investment deal coming…
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2 village chiefs, 5 others arrested over Edo train attack; Govt refuses to help with Lassa fever outbreak – Commissioner
By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, Jan. 18, 2023 The Edo Government has confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs in connection…
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Obudu-German hospital will make Cross River Nigeria’s medical tourism hub, says Ayade
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The governor of Cross River state, Prof. Ben Ayade, has expressed optimism that the state would…
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NDLEA seizes 3.2m tramadol pills, other drugs worth N5bn in Lagos
Drugs seized by the operatives By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 15, 2023 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has…
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Dabiri-Erewa hails Akunyili’s daughter’s appointment as Chief Medical Officer of US Hospital
Abuja, Jan. 13, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the appointment of Dr. Ijeoma…
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Abia doctors threaten to shut down health sector over unpaid salary arrears
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 13, 2023 The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Abia State chapter has threatened to shut down…
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My life or his publicity? When Zulum made a call By Isa Gusau
Our boss, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, my family and closest friends wouldn’t like what I am about to publicly reveal.…
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Omisore offsets N3.3m medical bills of over 27 stranded patients at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Jan 1, 2023 The National Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has…
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