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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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...

NMA embarks on indefinite strike over abduction of colleague

By Emmanuel Ndukuba, Awka The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra state branch has directed members to withdraw clinical services in all private and public hospital...

Why LASUTH CMD urges Nigerians to embrace philanthropic gestures

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has urged Nigerians to embrace philanthropic gestures for the growth and development of the healthcare services in...

World Heart Day: Majority of heart diseases preventable – Minister

The Ministers of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa says majority of heart diseases are preventable with healthy lifestyle.

Hypertension: NHF, Experts advocate strengthening PHCs to curb fatalities

The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) and medical experts have advocated strengthening of Primary Health Care (PHC) centres nationwide to tackle the increasing rate of hypertension-related risks and fatalities in the country.

LSPHCB, Ministry of Health collaborate with WaterAid on WASHFITs…

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) and the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with WaterAid Nigeria, have trained 48 healthcare officers from...
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