Health
FG inaugurates polio vaccination in 11 high-risk states
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government will conduct the second round of the integrated vaccination campaign across 11 high-risk states from Sept. 11 to…
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Nigeria battles triple burden of malnutrition, says FG
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s “triple burden” of malnutrition, comprising undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, also known as…
Health
NHIA moves to sanction defaulting HMOs, other healthcare providers
By Oladipo Joshua The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says hiring Health Maintenance Organisation (HMOs) and other healthcare providers will be sanctioned if found…
Health
Roche, NHIA cut cost of cancer drugs by 80% at UMTH
Drugs By Abdullahi Mohammed Roche, an International pharmaceutical company in collaboration with the National Healthcare Insurance Authority (NHIA) have unveiled subsidised cancer medication drugs…
Health
PECAN vows to eliminate malaria in Nigeria
Malaria By Fabian Ekeruche The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has expressed its renewed commitment to a malaria-free country just as Nigeria joined…
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Homegrown solutions will help improve nation’s health indices -NIMR Foundation
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Olajide Sobande, the Executive Director, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation, on Monday highlighted…
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NMA advises FCT residents on hygiene, vigilance
By Aderogba George The FCT chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has urged residents to maintain a clean environment and adopt healthy lifestyles…
Health
Promote clinical trials to improve Nigeria’s cancer control efforts – Expert
By Folasade Akpan Dr Lola Adeyemi, a public health expert, has called on stakeholders to promote research in clinical trials for cancer control to…
Food Security
SDG 2: Revisit economic reforms, Pharmacist urges FG
By Adeyemi Adeleye Mr Akinjide Adeosun, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ST.RACHEAL’S™ Pharmaceutical Nigeria Ltd., has urged the Federal Government…
Health
NMA-FCT urges FG to honour MoU
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has appealed to the Federal Government to honour the Memorandum…