Health
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Death of Stephen Eze in Abuja: We’ll teach hospitals that refuse to treat gunshot victims a lesson – Lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has vowed to set examples with some hospitals…
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NMA confirms release of abducted members in C/River
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, Nov. 22, 2022 The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, has commended Gov. Ben…
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World Toilet Day: Nigeria committed to end open defecation by 2025
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 19, 2022 Nigeria has launched a campaign, “Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet”, to end…
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Kidnappers demand N100m for 2 abducted doctors in C/River
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, Nov. 19, 2022 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, says the abductors of two…
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NLNG begins inauguration of teaching hospitals in 12 states
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Nov. 18, 2022 Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. (NLNG) says it has commenced the inauguration of…
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Buhari returns to Abuja after routine medical check-up in UK
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 13, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after successful routine medical check-up in…
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Scientists find nerve cells that help patients walk after paralysis
London, Nov. 9, 2022 Scientists on Wednesday said they had identified a group of nerve cells that help patients with…
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Medical, Dental Academics inaugurate committee for UDUS/UDUTH branch
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Nov. 6, 2022 The Medical and Dental Academics of Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDU) Sokoto and the…
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Noma Day: Sultan lauds MSF as hospital conducts 1,249 surgeries in Sokoto; 51% of children in Sokoto have not received any immunization – MSF Noma rep.
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Nov. 5, 2022 The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday lauded the Medecins…
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Osinbajo celebrates Duchess International Hospital at 1st anniversary
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Nov. 3, 2022 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated the management of Duchess International Hospital, Lagos, on Thursday,…
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Ghana requires $2bn to achieve SDG on universal sanitation coverage — Official
Accra, Oct. 31, 2022 Ghana on Monday said it requires a minimum of two billion dollars in capital investments to…
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Why we support African Medical Centre of Excellence – Afreximbank
By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, Dec. 8, 2021 Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman, Board of Directors, Afreximbank, has said that…
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Peter Obi decries brain drain in Nigeria’s healthcare sector
Mr. Peter Obi, candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, has described continued migration of Nigerian trained…
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Nestlé Professional promotes wellbeing on International Chefs Day 2022
Inspires students on healthier lifestyles Nestlé Professional has celebrated International Chefs Day 2022 at the new Lagos State Culinary Academy,…
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46 % of deaths in Botswana caused by non-communicable diseases – research
Gaborone, Oct. 19, 2022 Recent research has shown that 46 per cent of deaths in Botswana were due to Non-Communicable…
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WHO appoints African-American family Cancer Goodwill Ambassadors
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 18, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the appointment…
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Expert warns populace against drug abuse
Dr Ibrahim Bello, the Head of Department, Family Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, has warned the…
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Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello’s vigilantes inflict enormous damage on Dangote Cement Obajana, workers
Destruction of the company’s assets, wounded staff from gunshots, and violation of the fundamental human rights of staff and commuters…
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South Africa’s vaccine regulation system earns WHO endorsement, says official
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Oct. 6, 2022 South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has become Africa’s fifth country, alongside Nigeria,…
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100 million people become poor yearly through out-of-pocket health spending – Expert
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto No fewer than 100 million people join the poverty curve each year across the globe because…
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Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards 2022
Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards aims to reward professionalism and excellence in reporting and storytelling around Nestlé’s focus areas comprising –…
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NEEM Foundation trains Sokoto social workers on mental health, psychosocial support
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto NEEM Foundation has organized a 5-day capacity building programme on mental health and psychological support services…
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SSA to Ikpeazu calls for state of emergency against illicit substances
By Ijendu Iheaka Senior Special Adviser to Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu on Narcotics, Mr. David Anyanwu, has urged the federal government…
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ANPA, New Jersey Chapter rolls out Red Carpet; Holds Biennial Fundraising Gala Saturday, September 24
On Saturday, September 24, 2022, all roads will lead to Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel, 128 Frontage Road, Newark, New Jersey…
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Ghana declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak
Dakar, Sept. 19, 2022 Ghana President’s office, on Monday, declared the end of a Marburg virus outbreak, a highly infectious…
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