Health

Why experts unite to fight Nigeria’s rising stroke crisis

Onitsha, Nigeria – Stroke is one of Nigeria’s leading health crises, with cases increasing at an alarming rate. In response, the World Stroke Organization (WSO), Stroke Action Nigeria, FMC Onitsha,...

Anambra distributes motorcycles to track cases of TB, others

The Anambra State Government, on Thursday, distributed 42 motorcycles to its officers to track cases of Tuberculosis, Leprosy...

Anambra suspends 2 health workers for negligence, absenteeism

The Anambra Government has suspended a health worker for negligence and refusal to attend to a pregnant woman...

Trump freezes USAid to South Africa over controversial land…

President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze on U.S. aid to South Africa, condemning a law that he...

Nigeria vows to eliminate female genital mutilation amidst statistics

Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for collective action to end Female Genital Mutilation...
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Anambra ranks highest in childhood TB cases in Nigeria

Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, says that the state ranks highest in childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria.

Health: Minister Reiterates FG Effort To Address Brain Drain

The Minister of State for Health, Hon. Joseph Ekumankama, on Monday reiterated the effort of the Federal Government to address brain drain in the country.

FCT investigates death of woman at Maitama district hospital

The Secretariat and Office of the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has set up an independent investigative panel involving the Nigeria Police and other stakeholders to unravel the death of a woman at Maitama District Hospital, Abuja.

Why Kaduna state reviews nutrition action plan

The Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reviewed the state’s Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Nutrition (KDMSPAN), 2020-2024.

WHO, Mrs Soludo lament low immunisation uptake in Anambra

Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday decried the low uptake of immunisation in the state, urging mothers to prioritise...

Lagos needs 10% blood donations from citizens for supply – NGO

The Programme Director, Timilehin Leukemia Foundation (TLF), Mrs Oluwadamilola, Oyedunle on Wednesday said that Lagos State needed about 10 per cent of its population as blood donors to help the state achieved adequate blood in the banks.
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