Health

Weak surveillance, research gaps driving persistent Ebola outbreaks -Expert

Prof. Bamidele Iwalokun, an expert in Pathogen Genomics, Immunoinformatics and Vaccine Regulatory Science, says persistent Ebola outbreaks are being driven by weak surveillance systems, inadequate research and poor community...

Umunya Launches Community Health Mission to Advance UN 2030 SDGs

By Edwin Nwachukwu The Umunya community in Anambra State has launched a major health mission to advance the...

Stakeholders Seek Stronger Disability Inclusion Partnerships

Disability rights advocates, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and philanthropists have called for stronger collaboration...

Doctor admits health workers make the worst patients

U.S-based Nigerian doctor, Dr Erina Imasogie, has said that health workers, including doctors and nurses, are the worst...

Over 1,500 Residents Benefit from Prince Adeyanju’s Free Medical Outreach

No fewer than 1,500 residents of Ota and neighbouring communities in Ogun State have benefited from a free...
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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.

Nigerian Senator sues for health insurance expansion and equity

Abuja, Nigeria - Addressing the closing session of the fifth legislative summit in Abuja on Friday, Nigerian Senator, Ipalibo Banigo, said the summit has...

NSSF champions women’s health on International Women’s Day

The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare for women across Nigeria, as the global community celebrates International Women's...

NCS worry over increasing cancer cases in Nigeria

President, Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Dr Adamu Umar, says  by the end of 2023, about 102,000 Nigerians will have been diagnosed with cancer, hinting that the disease is hitting closer to more Nigerian homes and families than ever.

How River blindness, elephantiasis were eliminated in Anambra – Commissioner

Anambra State Government in partnership with Carter Centre said it has successfully eliminated two Neglected Tropical Diseases - River Blindness and Elephantiasis, through mass...

Anambra to begin statewide measles-rubella vaccination campaign February 4

The Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) says the state will commence an integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from February 4 to 14, 2026. Executive...
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