By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has charged 464 newly inducted foreign-trained Medical Laboratory Science graduates to uphold professionalism, integrity, and precision while resisting malpractice and quackery in the country’s healthcare system. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the charge on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Veronica Nyamali, has called for adoption of task shifting /task sharing strategy to close the treatment gap in the delivery of mental health services across the country. Nyamali, also the Vice-President of Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN), made the call inContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says 106,248 children have received its Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) in Gombe State between 2023 and 2025. Ms Philomena Irene, Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF Field Office, Bauchi, said this during a virtual meeting with journalists, on Wednesday in Gombe. The meeting followedContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The global fight against Lassa fever has recorded another breakthrough as the Oxford Vaccine Group administered the first dose of a new Lassa fever vaccine to a volunteer in the United Kingdom. The event, announced online on Thursday, took place in Oxford through the Oxford Vaccine Group,Continue Reading
Williams Adekunle Lagos lawmaker provides free eyeglasses to 750 constituents By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Dec. 3 2025 (NAN) A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Temitope Adewale, on Wednesday carried out eye tests and provided prescribed eyeglasses to no fewer than 750 members of his constituency. Adewale,Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) says embracing innovation has become a necessity to address overstretched health infrastructure and transform the country’s healthcare delivery. Prof. Yetunde Kuyinu, Chairman of APHPN Lagos, said this during the association’s Biennial and Scientific Conference on Thursday. The conferenceContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed plans to expand immunisation programmes and revitalise 8,000 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) under the 2024–2028 Medium-Term Framework. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health, disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. He said the frameworkContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to oral health services, focusing on vulnerable populations by increasing funding levels and strengthening essential programmes designed to improve nationwide oral health outcomes. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, highlighted these plansContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and stakeholders have called for a united effort to combat AIDS in rural communities. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, made the call at the FCT Integrated Symposium to commemorate 2025 World AIDS Day in AbujaContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Funmi Babington-Ashaye Foundation on Saturday organised a walkathon to sensitise the public on recognising and preventing depression and anxiety disorder,thereby enhancing emotional well-being. Speaking at the event, Dr Chris Abojei, a Psychologist and Wellness Strategist, who delivered a lecture virtually on resilience and mental wellness, emphasisedContinue Reading
