Health

VCDF, SEEPCO distributes 127,000 free eye glasses to Delta community

No fewer than 127,000 pairs of glasses have been distributed under the Sustainable Primary Eye Care Services (SPECS) Programme in Delta. The outreach, implemented by Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF)...

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...

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...
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Pate plans to end medical tourism out of Nigeria

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, assured on Monday in Abuja that he would work toward ending medical tourism out of Nigeria.

Cancer Statistics: 40 people diagnosed every minute worldwide – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 40 people are diagnosed with cancer globally every minute. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared this sobering...

Foundation launches Reform360 to support justice-impacted persons in Nigeria

Mental health challenges among incarcerated persons remain one of the most under-addressed issues in Nigeria’s correctional system, where limited access to care, stigma, and...

NHF, experts advocate national guidelines for food production, consumption

The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) and nutritional experts have expressed worry over the increasing cardiovascular diseases and related death in Nigeria.

Goodwill Medical Centre: Transforming community service in Enugu

By Paul Ejime After its commissioning on 23rd November 2023 by its chief benefactor, General TY Danjuma, the Goodwill Medical Centre (GMC), Enugu, is transforming...

PCN urges new inductees to maintain high ethical standard

Nsukka, Nigeria - The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has inducted new pharmacy graduates of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) into the council. Speaking...
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