Health
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Concerned Abia Professionals set to commission isolation centre
The Concerned Abia Professionals, CAP, has announced the commissioning of ‘Abia Care Centre’, a 50-bed ultra-modern isolation centre with a…
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Trump to remain in hospital for a ‘period of time’
Washington, Oct. 4, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump will remain in hospital for a “period of time,” a key White…
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Moji Makanjuola’s NGO, others task Media practitioners on campaign against severe acute malnutrition.
From: Ruth Yarnap Bauchi International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has emphasized Media…
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Trump treated with antiviral drug, ‘resting comfortably’ in hospital – Doctor
Washington, Oct. 3, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump is being treated with the antiviral drug remdesivir and is “resting comfortably”…
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Food palliatives: CACOVID petitions Edo Govt, Refutes claims by House of Reps member
The Private Sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has petitioned the Edo state government over alleged misappropriation of its food palliatives…
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Trump’s COVID-19 saga: Buhari, other world leaders wish US President, family quick recovery; VP Pence, wife negative; Biden reacts
Oct. 2, 2020 World leaders on Friday wished U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery…
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COVID-19: Schools to resume Oct. 5 in Imo
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, Oct. 1, 2020 The Imo State Government has announced Oct. 5 as date for the resumption…
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Malnutrition: Gombe set to produce alternative to imported RUTF
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation says it is waiting for a trigger to start…
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Why NAFDAC introduced e-registration -DG
By Aderogba George Abuja, Oct. 1, 2020 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the…
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COVID-19: NIDCOM holds webinar to address travel concerns of Diasporas’
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Abuja Oct. 1, 2020 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) is organising a webinar to address concerns…
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USAID-IHP advocates domestication of national policies on gender, health, social inclusion in Bauchi
From: Ruth Yarnap The United States Agency for International Development, USAID, in partnership with Integrated Health Program has advocated domestication…
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U.S.-based Nigerian professionals reach out to the homeless
By Harrison Arubu New York, Sept. 29, 2020 A group of Nigerian women professionals, under the aegis of Erudite Ladies…
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Moji Makanjuola’s Foundation holds Virtual Media Parley on Nutrition today
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), headed by Chief (Mrs.) Moji Makanjuola, will today, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 hold a Virtual…
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Stephanie Linus appointed National OPS-WASH Ambassador by Water Resources Minister
Stephanie Linus has been recognized for her role in inspiring improved personal and community hygiene with an appointment from the…
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Rivers State schools to reopen October 5
…Reviews issues concerning COVID-19 Protocols The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the reopening of schools in the State with…
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Cartons of fake hand sanitizers seized by NAFDAC
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Cartons of fake hand sanitizers worth N350,000 have been seized by the National Agency for Food…
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Gombe increases centres for treatment of malnourished children; Parents flood new centres with children
William Attah, Gombe As cases of malnourished children continue to rise in Gombe State, the State Government has intervened…
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Mother and Child Hospital to be commissioned soon in Rivers State
The 258-Bed capacity Mother and Child Hospital in Rivers State is to be commissioned soon. The two- storey complex also…
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NGO trains Journalists on tracking health budgets in Bauchi
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Executive Director, International Society of Media in Public Health, (ISMPH),Mrs Moji Makanjuola has enjoined health…
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COVID-19: CA-COVID launches next phase of Grassroots Awareness Campaign …harps on importance of personal safety protocols
The Coalition Against Covid19 (CA-COVID), the umbrella body of organised private sector operators, supporting Nigerian government’s efforts to fight the…
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Indigenous scientist seeks support to validate potential cure
An indigenous scientist, Chief Apollos Keniyinbo has solicited the support of stakeholders to showcase his research findings, a potential vaccine…
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Recruitment: Zulum approves 594 doctors, nurses, others for Borno hospitals
… Okays annual course for 200 more … To increase doctors, nurses quarters Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the…
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COVID-19: Ekiti Primary, Secondary schools reopen Sept. 21; Tertiary institutions resume Oct. 2
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has announced September 21 date for reopening of primary and secondary schools in the…
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PREMIUM TIMES uncovers massive referral kickback scam of Nigerian doctors, hospitals, diagnostic centres
A PREMIUM TIMES investigation has exposed a massive referral kickback scheme showing how the country’s top diagnostic service providers, medical…
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A’ Ibom Information boss conscripts traditional rulers into anti-COVID – 19 war; Says ”No sitting on fence”
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Ini Ememobong has taken the enlightenment campaign…
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