Stakeholders in family planning, last week, gathered in Abuja of a high-level meeting convened by the development Research and Projects Center (dRPC) under the auspices of the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health […]
A corp member serving with Ebonyi State Government House Clinic, Mrs Udu Sarah Ama has explained her passion for reforming the clinic’s pharmacy. Udu who is a batch “B” stream 1 Corp member of 2017 […]
The Civil Society and Scalingup Nutrition in Nigeria (CSSUNN) has commended the Nasarawa state government for its commitment to addressing malnutrition in the state. Executive Secretary (CSSUNN), Mrs. Beatrice Eluaka, made the commendation yesterday in […]
The Jigawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) says over 1.5 million children have been immunised against polio in the recently concluded immunisation exercise in the state. Executive Secretary of the agency, Kabiru Ibrahim, said this […]
The Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole has assured Nigerians that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration would invest more on health and education in 2019. The Minister gave the assurance in a statement issued by […]
At least 377,000 persons have been vaccinated against cholera in Adamawa, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. This was contained in the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria Health Emergencies Programme report, titled “Mid-Year Report […]
South African anti-apartheid activist, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has been discharged from hospital after spending about two weeks there, his office said on Friday. He turned 87 while undergoing tests, but will be home for the […]
Permanent Secretary, Gombe state Ministry of Economic Planning, Mr. Steven Ayuba has described the challenge of malnutrition in the state as a serious crisis that needs the urgent attention of the stakeholders. Ayuba stated this […]
No fewer than five million poor and vulnerable Nigerian are to benefit from Novartis Access medicines, ready to be distributed by the Society for Family Health (SFH) for the treatment of chronic diseases across health […]
Cod Liver Oil for kids: Benefits, side effects and how to give (2) High amounts of Vitamin D The substantial amounts of vitamin D in this oil may sometimes lead to various complications such as […]
Kojo Lokko is the Deputy Director of The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a reproductive health programme aimed at improving the reproductive health of the poor in urban areas in Nigeria, India, Senegal and Kenya. He spoke […]
Federal Capital Territory Health and Human Services Secretariat (FCTHHSS) has said that the management is set to take further measures to intervene and rescue residents of Ruga community from a strange illness that struck the […]
The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has urged Kaduna state government to improve nutrition policy implementation, increase nutrition funding and extend maternity leave to six months to address rising malnutrition. Executive Secretary, CS-SUNN, […]
President, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Comrade Josiah Biobelemoye has said the Organised Labour has exhibited the highest level of civility, patience and respect for due process in the quest for the […]
Toyin Saraki on Monday chaired the forum on Child Health and Malaria during the Access Challenge Universal Health Coverage Conference during the United Nations General Assembly. The forum was one of four key areas explored […]
The Partnership To Engage, Reform and Learn-Engage Citizens Pillar (PERL-ECP) has called on Yobe state government to strengthen timely release of fund budgeted for nutrition to minimise the mortality rate among new born in the […]
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a path paved with golden promises of good health and equity for all, yet remains one less travelled by African leaders. One disturbing question that keeps me awake is: Why […]
The old adage you’ve heard a million times, “you are what you eat,” is absolutely true when talking about your skin. Beautiful skin is dependent on an abundant supply of essential nutrients. When you improve […]
I could start this article by telling you the problems bedeviling the Nigerian healthcare sector. However, I want to assume you know about it already. If not, please kindly take yourself to the nearest hospital […]
Bathing hygiene The best way to keep your child clean and healthy at all times is by giving them a bath regularly. Some bath hygiene habits include, • Teach your child to bathe twice in […]
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Call Health Support Initiative, has launched an e-medical transport mobile app to provide health emergency services in the country. The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Dr Adejobi Adeloye, during the […]
Abuja The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has urged government, both at the federal and state levels, to declare a state of emergency on the sanitation sector, as Nigeria loses N45.5 billion due to lack […]
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) Federal Medical Centre, Keffi chapter has commenced the training of its over 1400 members on patients’ satisfaction for quality healthcare service delivery. Chairman of the union, […]
A Kano based ophthalmologist, Malam Ishaku Liman has commended the Chief Medical Director of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Dr. Mahmud Alhassan on the inroads made on eye treatment, saying the feat deserved recommendation. Liman […]
The food that you consume can improve your health. The healthier you are, the better you look. Make the right food choices and you will feel strong and energetic enough to do more various things […]
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