By Daniel Obaje An Abuja-based cleric and legal scholar, Rev. Fr. Anthony Azuwike, has expressed concern over rising suicide cases among young people in Nigeria, describing the trend as a serious and growing societal challenge. Azuwike, Head of the Department of Private and Property Law at Veritas University, Abuja, madeContinue Reading
Cancer By Justina Auta The Cancer Consciousness Initiative (CCI) has inaugurated the TeleOncology Hub to improve access to specialist cancer care in Northeastern Nigeria. The programme offers telemedicine consultations, virtual Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and patient navigation services. Dr Hannatu Ayuba, CEO of CCI and Programme Lead of TeleOncology Hub, describedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has said that about 47.1 million Nigerians no longer require treatment for lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) and onchocerciasis (river blindness). Salako made the disclosure in Abuja at the close-out ceremony of the BLON Project, which delivered Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have renewed calls for urgent action to retain medical professionals in the country amid rising global mobility and migration pressures. The call was made at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference of the Association of Resident Doctors, University ofContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has unveiled an innovative approach to managing medical emergencies, ensuring that no emergency case is turned away without stabilisation in all health facilities in the state. Its Board Chairman, Dr Adebayo Adedewe, said this at the inauguration of theContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Prof. Bob Ukonu, on Thursday reiterated the need to bridge the gap in the number of cancer cases in Nigeria. Ukonu said this during the “Mural of Hope: Unveiling Inspiration for Paediatric Cancer Patient” eventContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Osun Government has urged mothers and caregivers in the state to embrace exclusive breastfeeding to reduce the risk of breast cancer. The Principal Nutrition Officer, State Primary Health Care Development Board, Mr Akeem Shuti, said this during a one-day public enlightenment meeting on breastfeeding and nutritionContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. Adebayo Bamire, Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, has tasked graduate nurses of the institution to maintain their clinical competence, embody compassion, critical thinking, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to humanity. Bamire gave the charge on Thursday in Ile-Ife during the induction of 43 graduateContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli No fewer than 100 vulnerable patients suffering from urological ailments in Katsina and neighbouring areas are set to benefit from a free surgical intervention sponsored by Alhaji Dahiru Barau-Mangal. The initiative was disclosed by Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the Board of Trustees of the MangalContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Engraced Ones Prayer Support and Advocacy Initiative, and NGO, has sought partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to amplify awareness and advocacy for children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Representatives of the organisation made the appeal during a courtesy visit to NAN headquarters inContinue Reading
