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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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.

Life expectancy: NHF tasks FG on heart-friendly milk, home-grown production

Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) has urged Federal Government to invest in and expand home grown production of milk to increase life expectancy in the country.

WaterAid, partners mark Global Handwashing Day in Lagos school

WaterAid Nigeria with its partners on Tuesday commemorated the 2024 Global Handwashing Day at Oregun Junior High School, Ikeja. The event saw the convergence of...

VC seeks adequate funding of teaching hospitals in Nigeria

Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua, Prof. Bala Shehu, has advocated for adequate funding and equipping of all the teaching...

Orodata Science warns youth on prevalence of HBP

Orodata Science monthly conversation held on Twitter Spaces has spotlighted the prevalence of High Blood Pressure (HBP) among Gen Z population in the country. The...

LG Chairman distributes medical equipment worth N150m to PHCs

Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Council in Anambra State Mr Shedrack Azubuike, has distributed modern medical equipment worth N150 million to 18 Primary...
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