By Philomina Attah Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called on religious leaders and faith-based institutions to intensify prayers to help rebuild the nation’s social fabric amid growing moral decadence and insecurity in the country. Jonathan gave the advice during the First Session of the 13th Synod of the AnglicanContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has unveiled the “FutureNow” podcast, an inclusive space for Nigerian boys and girls to articulate their realities, share their stories, and shape national discourse in their own authentic voices. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, disclosed this atContinue Reading
A Food and Wellness Therapist, Mrs Ifeoma Onuoha, says regular intake of good nutrients helps the heart to work efficiently and manage blood pressure.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Health experts have called for free treatment programmes, stronger policies and improved funding to address the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria across all population groups nationwide. The experts made the call during an interview and panel discussion on hypertension burden and control efforts organisedContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A coalition of non-governmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to implement urgent sodium reduction measures in processed foods. The organisations are the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). TheContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A coalition of health advocates has called for stronger public education and awareness on food labelling systems and healthier food policies to reduce the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria. They made the call at a news conference in Abuja following a road walk organised toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and its Japanese partners have donated advanced 3D prosthetic equipment to the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board (MRTB) to strengthen rehabilitation services and innovation in Nigeria. The equipment was officially handed over during a high-level ceremony hosted by MRTBContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Federal Ministry of Health, through the National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving an HIV-free society through increased awareness, testing and responsible health practices. Dr Chioma Ukanwa, an official of NASCP who spoke to newsmen said the three-dayContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Some Nigerians who have hypertension have decried the high cost of treatment and shared their experiences and challenges in managing the condition. The individuals, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, highlighted difficulties in accessing healthcare and adhering to treatment. Mr BenjaminContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) on Tuesday trained 250 women to enhance product quality and market acceptance. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said the training was to enhance the packaging of agriculturalContinue Reading
