By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud has called on governments at all levels to increase investment in primary healthcare. Mahmoud made the call in Abuja on Monday, at an event organised by the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, FCT/Keffi Chapter, to celebrateContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has offered monthly payment of N1,000 for the coverage of hypertension cases in public hospitals through the state Health Insurance Scheme. Dr Edith Okolo, the Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer, Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), made the disclosure in EnuguContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Adedamola Dada, the outgoing Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, says the hospital had been paying N20 million monthly electricity bill for just three hours of daily public power supply. According to him, this extraordinary expense has led to the consumption of 80,000 litresContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal In a significant reorganisation of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) senior leadership, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed as the new head of the organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme. The change is part of a broader leadership shake-up announced by WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The shake-upContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Ministry of Youth Development has reaffirmed its commitment to creating platforms that promote mentorship and leadership development for the boy child. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, said this on Friday in Abuja during a news conference to commemorate the International Day of the BoyContinue Reading
By Justina Auta An NGO, Restore Hope for the Boy Child Initiative (RHBCI), says the rigid and often unrealistic expectations from male children can lead to emotional, mental, and physical harm. Dr Babatunde Kayode, the Executive Director of the organisation, said this at a news conference to mark the 2025Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Federal Medical Center (FMC) Abuja has successfully performed its first living-donor kidney transplant. Living-donor kidney transplant usually involves a donated kidney from someone you know. It might be a family member, friend or co-worker. The facility’s management disclosed this on Friday in Abuja. The management said the surgery,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Mr John Chigbu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cassona Global Imaging Limited, says Nigeria has to attract medical tourism to draw the right investment. Chigbu said this in Abuja, at the inauguration of the company’s medical imaging programme and diagnostic equipment in Nigeria. According to him,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Yargote Foundation, is implementing a mentorship project aimed at empowering the boy child and promoting a crime-free society. The Executive Director and Founder of the NGO, Mrs Anna-Hussaini Pai, made this known during a road walk to commemorate the 2025 International Day of theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), in collaboration with the I Choose Life Foundation on Thursday launched toll-free helplines. The helplines: 018884575; 02018884575 and WhatsApp: 07047114738 aim to address youth mental health and substance abuse challenges across Nigeria. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Executive DirectorContinue Reading
