By Justina Auta Medical professionals have called for increased research and improved access to clinical services to ensure effective treatment outcomes for children suffering from cancer. The call was made during the 2025 virtual “Dear Doctor” annual series, organised by the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) on Sunday. The NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu In most households, a kitchen knife serves many functions — from cutting meat to vegetables, tubers, fruits, and even pastries, often with just one or two knives. However, experts warn of dangers in using the same knife for raw meat or poultry and then for vegetables orContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Mr Emmanuel Umenwa, the Chief Executive Officer, Geneith Pharmaceutical Limited, says combating malaria in Nigeria demands innovation and youth-driven ideas. Umenwa said this in Abuja, during a media conference to announce the Geneith National Health Competition aimed at leveraging on young people to own the fight againstContinue Reading
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The NCDC described AMR as a ‘silent killer’ deadlier than malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) combined. Dr Jide Idris, Director General, NCDC, said this in an interviewContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The NNPC Foundation has commenced a free cataract surgery programme in the North-West to restore sights and improve lives of thousands of individuals in the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of the foundation, inaugurated the programme in Zaria.Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has conducted a free eye cataract surgery programme, giving 500 individuals in Niger State the chance to regain their sight. Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, disclosed this during the programme, in Minna on Friday. Arukwe, whoContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has established facilities with a combined capacity of 400 beds across Kebbi State to combat malnutrition. Mr Huggins Madondo, MSF Project Coordinator in Kebbi, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. He said the facilities were strategically locatedContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced a new 191 million dollars Health Systems Strengthening (HSS-3) grant to Nigeria aimed at improving immunisation coverage and reaching underserved populations. The initiative targets 1.8 million zero-dose children, those who have never received any routine vaccines and aims to raise immunisationContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu A Corps Member, Ms Monica Patrick, on Thursday donated 300 sanitary pads to fellow corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Okada, Edo. Patrick, currently undergoing her service in the state, described the donation as part of her outreach to promote menstrual hygiene and women’s health.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) says it will adopt 222 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across the country to improve their functionality and service delivery. Its President, Dr Terfa Kene, disclosed this in Abuja at a news conference introducing the association’s new leadershipContinue Reading
