By Emmanuel Antswen The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have strengthened Benue’s response to gender-based violence and sexual reproductive healthcare for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The international organisations, in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services, with support of theContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being and supportive communities through sustained people-centred interventions. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Cecilia Dada, said mental health remained essential to overall well-being and urged residentsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Rape remains one of the gravest violations of human rights. Beyond the physical injuries, survivors often endure psychological trauma, social isolation and prolonged legal battles. Although Nigeria has strengthened its legal framework over the years, many stakeholders say implementation remainsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Dr Usman Ibrahim, Senior Registrar in Paediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has urged early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ibrahim described ASD as a brain development disorder affecting communication, social interaction and environmental responses beyond intellectual disability or global developmental delay. He saidContinue Reading
By Abdullahi Maku The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to commence a total and comprehensive nationwide industrial strike on Aug. 10 if the Federal Government fails to address its outstanding demands. The resolution was contained in a communique issued at the end of the association’s July NationalContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it will conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries nationwide by the end of 2027 to tackle avoidable blindness and expand access to quality eye care services. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Thursday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Gov. Dapo Abiodun for approving and commencing the payment of the Professional Allowance Table (PAT) and Specialist Allowance for medical doctors. The State chairman, Dr Luqman Ogunjimi stated this at a news conference heralding the 2026 Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called for sustainable financing and stronger domestic resource mobilisation to safeguard Nigeria’s HIV response amid declining global development assistance. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the call during the Nigeria Event at the 26th InternationalContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has urged Nigerians to carefully verify all employment offers, particularly those received online, to avoid falling victim to human traffickers. Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajiya Binta Adamu-Bello, gave the advice on Thursday at an event marking theContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega Prof. Icha Onche, Medical Director (MD) of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, says the hospital has performed 154 major surgeries, treated 8,502 outpatients and generated N72 million in revenue since it commenced operations in 2025. Onche made the disclosure on Wednesday in Jos while giving an updateContinue Reading
