Health

LAWMA issues precautionary advisory to health facilities, medical waste…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a precautionary advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers across the State, following the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak...

CSOs insist on policy action to phase-out dental amalgam before 2030

Following campaigns for Mercury-free Dentistry in Nigeria, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have written letters to key four Federal...

Collaborate to grow Africa’s healthcare system, Minister urges practitioners

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has urged healthcare practitioners to prioritise...

Ebola threat: Lagos moves to limit passenger interaction

Lagos health authorities are considering new measures at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to reduce contact between passengers...

Obasanjo: How I Have Managed Diabetes For Over 40 Years

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he has successfully managed diabetes for more than 40 years through...
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How NOHIL marked 80th anniversary with free medical outreach

The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos (NOHIL), recently held a community health outreach for residents of Somolu as part of activities marking its 80th...

NSSF targets informal sector for health insurance uptake in 2026…

The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it will prioritise expanding health insurance enrolment among Nigeria’s informal sector workers in its 2026 strategy. The Managing...

Why Soludo’s daughter urges girls to prioritise health, education

Mrs Ifeatu Soludo, Anambra State Woman Leader of the City Boy Movement, has urged young girls and women to prioritise menstrual hygiene, health and...

There is no Ebola case in Nigeria – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has cleared the country of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), saying there are no confirmed cases...

UUTH clinics shut as NMA announces services withdrawal

All clinics at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) were shut on Wednesday morning as the Akwa Ibom branch of the Nigerian Medical...

UNICEF applauds Enugu, Benue commitment to improve nutrition of women…

Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chiluwe, has commended the governments of Enugu and Benue states for their commitment to improving...
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