September 19
Nigeria: Bridge Clinic Series - Role of Technology in Fertility Care
Oladimeji Ajayi Read more »
Nigeria: Sickle Cell Awareness Month - New Study Reveals Urgent Need for a National Legal Framework On Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria
Timely Comparative Analysis by Nguvu Change Leaders identifies the deficiencies of existing state laws and coincides with a proposed National Bill on Sickle Cell Read more »
Africa: Helpster App Eases Healthcare Access for Needy Children in Africa, Asia, Bridges Gap With Sponsors
Helpster Charity US Inc., a nonprofit organization based in the US, is transforming healthcare access in Africa and Asia, using an innovative app and a web platform to give… Read more »
West Africa: Acis Nigeria to Optimise Allergy Care At First World Allergy Training School in West Africa
The Allergy & Clinical Immunology Society (ACIS) of Nigeria in association with Emerging Societies Program (ESP) is set to optimise allergy care at the first ever Read more »
Nigeria: Benchmarking a Harmonious Health Sector
The Health Ministry is resolved to set a standard and measure of harmony among health workers, writes PAUL A. OBI Read more »
Nigeria: For Maximum Protection Against Toilet Seat Germs, Shodan Pharmaceuticals Unveils Sitfine Sanitiser
An indigenous pharmaceutical company, Shodan Pharmaceuticals Limited, has launched the Sitfine toilet seat sanitizer spray into the Nigerian products market. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Federal Ministry Official Urges Stronger Hygiene Education in Schools to Curb Open Defecation
Chizoma Opara, the Deputy Director and Coordinator of the 'Clean Nigeria, Use the Toilet Campaign' at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has called for… Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Child Nutrition - Sokoto Govt Partners Unicef
*'1.5m Sokoto children lack birth records' Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: Kogi Restates Commitment to Provide Quality Healthcare Services Delivery
Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the wellbeing of the citizens through the provision of qualitative and affordable health care services. Read more »
September 12
Africa: Nigeria, AU Nations Tasked Over Abuja Declaration On Healthcare Spending
An appeal has been made to the federal government and 53 African Union states to fulfill their obligations the Abuja Declaration in 2001 to increase health funding by at least 15… Read more »
Nigeria: 48 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Toilets, Says Unicef
UNICEF's Chief of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Nigeria, Dr. Jane Bevan, has disclosed that approximately 48 million Nigerians lack access to toilet and sanitation… Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: Govt Signs N589bn Partnership With UK to Boost Education, Health, Other Sectors
The federal government yesterday signed eight partnership agreements with the United Kingdom (UK) valued at about N589 billion (£272.6 million) to boost governance, climate… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Let's Talk About Suicides
The authorities should do more to stem the scourge Read more »
Nigeria: CP Waheed Ayilara - One Death Too Many!
This article by Learned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kayode Enitan, gives an overview of what transpired, leading up to the sudden and suspicious death of his friend, Commissioner… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors and Deputies - Should the Siamese Twins Be Separated?
Matters arising from the February 13th, 2020 judgement of the Supreme Court on the Bayelsa State Governorship election, nullifying the election of David Lyon on account of his… Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: Citing Medical Issues, Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale Proceeds On Indefinite Leave
*Tinubu accepts request, wishes him well Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Address Micronutrients' Deficiency Among Pregnant Women
As part of strategies to improve maternal and child health services, the federal government has said it has rolled out millions of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for… Read more »
September 05
Nigeria: Abia Embarks On Comprehensive Upgrade of SEC Health Facilities in Umuahia, Water Sanitation Projects
After the initial renovation of the Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, and the Amachara General Hospital all in Umuahia, the government has embarked on "comprehensive… Read more »
Nigeria: Teacher With Kidney Failure Sends SOS to Tinubu, Oborevwori, Ned Nwoko, Others
The last six months have been traumatic for the family of Mrs. Rita Uche Oji, a teacher and businesswoman, who has been diagnosed with renal failure. Read more »
September 03
Nigeria: To Address Health Challenges, Nutrition, Bill Gates to Meet With Nigerian Leaders
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will today, as part of the foundation's ongoing commitment to Africa's development, meet with national and local… Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Nard and the 'Warning Strike'
Resident doctors should please return to work Read more »
August 30
Nigeria: Govt Threatens to Invoke 'No Work, No Pay' Rule On Striking Resident Doctors
The federal government yesterday warned members of the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) that it may be compelled to implement a 'No Work, No Pay' order on them should… Read more »
August 27
Nigeria: Oluremi Tinubu Partners NPC, Unicef On Birth Registration
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative, (RHI), her pet project, in partnership with National Population Commission, (NPC) and United Nations… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Mpox Poses Significant Risk to People Living With HIV, Says Naca
*Africa CDC writes health ministers over rising cases Read more »
Nigeria: Yusuph Olaniyonu's Dreaded Journey
As a diagnosed hypochondriac, this story killed me. At 55, the fear for my health coupled with the "rubbish" we have as healthcare delivery systems makes my life a continuous… Read more »