Health

Why malaria continues to pose major public health challenge – Soludo

Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described malaria as a preventable disease that has continued to pose a major public health challenge, particularly for children...

UNILAG honours legacy, contributions of late Prof. Josbert Duncan

The Department of Radiation Biology, Radio diagnosis and Radiotherapy (RBRR), Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University...

Why DUFUHS debunks insinuations of administrative rift

The Governing Council of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), has dismissed insinuations making the...

Army is prioritising training to curb medical brain drain

Brig.-Gen. Innocent Enwuchola, Commander Corps of Medical (CCM) for the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday said he would focus...

NSSF targets informal sector for health insurance uptake in 2026…

The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it will prioritise expanding health insurance enrolment among Nigeria’s informal sector...
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Malawi: Over half a million children at risk of malnutrition  

At least 573,000 children under five are at risk of suffering from malnutrition in Malawi, UNICEF warns.

Mental Health: NGO creates awareness in Amuwo – Odofin

The Concern Home (TCH), Social and Charitable Initiatives, a Non Governmental Organisation has raised people awareness and mental health conscious in Amuwo – Odofin...

Over 230m are subjected to female genital mutilation — UNICEF

New York, March 8, 2024 – Over 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), according to a newly released...

Why Nigeria registered 79 deaths, 1,336 suspected cases of cholera

The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has registered 79 deaths and a total of 1,336 suspected cases of cholera in the country so far in 2023.

Why WaterAid tasks Nigerians on sustained handwashing practice

WaterAid Nigeria has urged Nigerians to embrace regular handwashing as a life-saving habit, describing it as critical to safeguarding public health, especially in communities...

Anambra ranks highest in childhood TB cases in Nigeria

Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, says that the state ranks highest in childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria.
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