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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Sterling One Foundation partners Live Abundantly, British High Commission on gender based violence

Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Live Abundantly and the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has officially launched the 2023 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria.

Health Writers worry over rising cost of essential drugs

Health journalists under the auspices of the Health Writers' Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) said it is concerned about the cost of essential drugs and...

NSSF reaffirms its commitment to championing maternal health equity

The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to championing maternal health equity in Nigeria with the successful hosting of the 7th...

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.

NSSF collaborates with Nigeria Health Watch on access to vaccines

As part of its objectives to align key stakeholders on a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to expanding and scaling access to vaccines in Nigeria

Anambra Govt. provides free Hydrocelectomy surgery for 165 patients

The Anambra State Government, in partnership with Carter Centre, has successfully performed free Hydrocelectomy surgery for 165 patients across the state. Hydrocelectomy is a surgical...
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