By Lilian U. Okoro The Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has lauded President Bola Tinubu Administration for its infrastructure interventions, which have enhanced mental health service delivery at the hospital. Owoeye spoke with  the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Lagos whileContinue Reading

Use of technology will increase access to mental care— Psychiatrist

  By Kemi Akintokun Leveraging technology in mental health care is important as it will increase accessibility as well as enhance diagnosis and monitoring, says Dr Olusola Olowookere, a Consultant Psychiatrist. Olowookere, the Chief Executive Officer of GreyHub Therapeutic Centre, Lagos, made the assertion at a programme organised by theContinue Reading

AICD advocates more investment in children

By Justina Auta Anchor Initiative for Community Development (AICD), an NGO, has called on stakeholders in the education sector to invest more in children. The Executive Director of AICD, Anthony Eromosele, made the call at an outreach on Monday at Tasha Community Primary School, Gwagwalada, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)Continue Reading

LASUTH CMD advocates revitalisation of medical research institutions, health insurance 

  By Oluwafunke Ishola Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, the Chief Medical Director of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has appealed to the Federal Government to revitalise moribund medical research institutions across the country. Fabamwo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while proposing areasContinue Reading

D-G reflects on progress, challenges of Nigeria’s health insurance

D-G reflects on progress, challenges of Nigeria’s health insurance By Abujah Racheal Dr Kelechi Ohiri, the Director-General, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), reviewed the progress and challenges of Nigeria’s health insurance scheme since its inception in 1999. This is because in spite of advancements, significant issues such as low coverage,Continue Reading

NGO advocates strong political will for epidemic preparedness in Lagos

NGO advocates strong political will for epidemic preparedness in Lagos By Oluwafunke Ishola A Health Communication and Advocacy Organisation, Nigeria Health Watch, has urged  consistent political will to strengthen the health system capacity for epidemic preparedness and response in Lagos State. Mr Ibukun Oguntola, Programme Manager, Prevent Epidemics Project ofContinue Reading

Reps C’ttee kick as NAFDAC ignores sachet alcohol resolution

Reps C’ttee kick as NAFDAC ignores sachet alcohol resolution By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives Committee on National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has frowned at failure of NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to implement its resolution on sachet alcohol. The House said the actionContinue Reading