By Aderogba George Fertility and reproductive health experts have called for wider access to affordable fertility treatment for ordinary Nigerians, alongside stronger laws to check surrogacy abuses and “baby factory” cases. The experts spoke on Thursday at a news conference held by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2ndContinue Reading
By Nabilu Balarabe The Yobe Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Dr Muhammad Gana, says the state has recorded 511 cases of diphtheria from January to September 8. Gana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Thursday that 13 deaths were recorded from the diseaseContinue Reading
By Abdullahi Maku A mental health expert, Mr Samuel Junaidu, has advised Nigerians not to dismiss persistent sleep difficulties, saying chronic insomnia could indicate underlying mental or physical health problems requiring prompt medical attention. Junaidu, a psychiatric expert at the Behavioural Monitoring Unit (BMU), Karu General Hospital, Abuja, gave theContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with Sightsavers, has administered the antibiotic azithromycin to 1.1 million children as part of efforts to reduce child mortality. The State Health Educator, Mr Sabi’u Gandi, said this at a media roundtable organised by Sightsavers on Thursday in Sokoto, where stakeholdersContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Oyo State has recorded 131 suspected Lassa fever cases from January to Sept. 10, with six confirmed cases and one death, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has said. Ajetunmobi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan onContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says decriminalising attempted suicide is a public health and human rights imperative requiring urgent legislative action to replace punishment with care and appropriate intervention. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Thursday in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Integrated Child Survival Advocacy (ICSA) Katsina State Team has commended the Katsina State Government for increasing investment in health and child survival interventions in the proposed 2027 budget. The Katsina State Executive Council recently approved a 2027 budget proposal of N828.64 billion, with N53.64 billion, representingContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, has urged Nigerians to begin preparations against Lassa fever before infections rise during the approaching dry season. Idris gave the advice in Abuja at a news conference, emphasising that early action by theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Africa’s booming gaming sector is rapidly reshaping entertainment across the continent, driven largely by its young population and the shift to digital platforms, according to stakeholders. Millions of young people log onto betting apps daily, searching for thrilling entertainment in an increasingly digital world. However, behindContinue Reading
By Mercy Sawok The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has urged publicly owned medical laboratories to pursue international accreditation to strengthen the quality, reliability and credibility of laboratory services across the country. Dr Donald Ofili, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of MLSCN, made the call on Wednesday inContinue Reading
