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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WHO Expresses Regret Over US Withdrawal Decision, Urges Reconsideration

The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed regrets over the United States' decision to withdraw from the agency. The move, announced by President Trump, highlights his...

Cholera: Over 1 million children at risk in Sudan – UNICEF

More than 7,700 cholera cases - including over 1,000 cases in children under the age of five - and 185 associated deaths have been...

War in Ukraine pushes children to the brink, warns UNICEF

Almost one year since the escalation of the war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, a generation of children has experienced 12 months of violence, fear, loss and tragedy.

One person dies of cholera in Gov. Nwifuru’s community

Abakaliki, Nigeria - The Ebonyi state government has confirmed that one of the 13 cases of the cholera outbreak recorded in Izzi Local Government...

Anambra begins emergency medical Service, ambulance system

The Anambra State Government on Friday commenced Emergency Medical Service, Ambulance System to reduce morbidity and mortality rates as well create job opportunities in the state.

Experts demand data collection to optimise vaccine uptake in Nigeria

Experts have pushed for improved data collection to optimise vaccine uptake in Nigeria.
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