Health
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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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Patient Safety Day: Abia NMA seeks drug supply, distribution control facilities
By Ijendu Iheaka The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia Chapter has called for the establishment of drug supply and distribution…
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2023: Obi Support Network decries Gov Okowa’s resort to gangsterism
*Alleges thugs’ disruption of free medical outreach in Asaba, Delta State Political thugs, believed to have been deployed by the…
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Odili Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis/Treatment Centre to stem capital flight – Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Centre in Port…
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NIMASA donates learning materials, medical equipment in Taraba State
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), last Thursday, moved to improve the quality of teaching in Taraba…
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Shell trains medical staff in 27 public hospitals in N/Delta donates ambulances, freezers
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says it remains committed to the capacity building of health professionals to…
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FG’s efforts to tackle malnutrition taking shape – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Sept. 8, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Federal Government’s efforts at tackling malnutrition and its…
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Federal Govt takes over King David University of Medical Sciences
The federal government has formally taken over the ownership of King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi state pursuant…
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Oversight: Zulum shows up 10pm at Bama hospital
… Demands to know hospital’s problems … To spend days in Bama for humanitarian activities Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana…
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2023: Group supports Obi’s presidential bid with free medical outreach
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Sept. 4, 2022 A Socio-Political Group, Aku Diewa Professionals (ADP), has provided free medical outreach to…
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Group asks Dickson to explain collapse of Bayelsa Diagnostic centre
A group of Concerned members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has called on former Governor Seriake Dickson…
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