Health

VCDF, SEEPCO launch free eye care programme in Ndokwa East LGA

Many Nigerians continue to suffer from avoidable vision problems, with cataracts and other eye conditions being major causes of preventable blindness. In Delta State, an estimated 50,000 people are living...

How genotype awareness drive targets students at Trinity University

The Gail Sickle Initiative, in partnership with Trinity University, Sabo, hosted ‘Sickle Cell Alma Awareness Wednesday’ to...

AHF calls for responsible sexual behaviour and increased condom use

Condom Day: AHF promotes condom use as Anambra records 2.4% HIV prevalence The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has called...

Thai royal family honours Nigerian health Icon Amazigo, Global Laureates

By Paul Ejime Prof. Uche Veronica Amazigo, Nigeria’s renowned scientist and recipient of several international awards, is among honorees from across...

SRADeV decries absence of poison centres in Nigeria

Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria) has decried Nigeria’s failure to establish functional poison centres...
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30 fistula patients get free repair in Ebonyi

Abakaliki, Nigeria - About 30 women on Wednesday benefited from free a Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) surgery in Ebonyi state. The surgery was organised by...

water is the most critical natural resource for human survival – Nestle

Joy Abdullahi-Johnson, Marketing and Category Manager for Nestlé Waters Nigeria says water is the most critical natural resource for human survival, after air.

Anambra Resident Doctors begin 7-day strike over unmet needs

Association Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) Awka, Anambra, has embarked on a seven day warning strike to...

Mental Health: NGO creates awareness in Amuwo – Odofin

The Concern Home (TCH), Social and Charitable Initiatives, a Non Governmental Organisation has raised people awareness and mental health conscious in Amuwo – Odofin...

Ex-NAN staff appeals for N40m for wife’s kidney transplant

Enugu, Nigeria - Mr Vincent Obi, a retired staff of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has appealed to Nigerians to help him raise...

Medical Practitioner Calls For Increased Funding For Family Planning

Dr Ejike Oji, Special Adviser on Health and Hospital Management, to FCT Minister on Tuesday called for increased funding to close the existing gap in family planning services.
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