Nigeria ’ll end HIV public health threat by 2030 —U.S. official
2024-04-18
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Jos University Teaching Hospital records first set of IVF quadruplets
2024-04-18
By Blessing Odega Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) says it has successfully recorded its first set of quadruplets, delivered by a 49-year-old woman, following Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) conception. Prof. Chinedu Ekwempu, a Professor of Infertility and Endocrinologist and JUTH’s IVF Centre Coordinator, told journalists on Thursday in Jos, that theContinue Reading
May & Baker reiterates commitment to healthy living, unveils new product
2024-04-17
By Lilian U. Okoro The May & Baker Nigeria Plc has reiterated its commitment to enhance healthy living of Nigerians through the production of quality and international standard medical products. The Managing Director of the company, Mr Patrick Ajah, made this known at the company’s 2024 Customer Forum on TuesdayContinue Reading
NGO provides free medical services to Abuja residents
2024-04-16
By Aderogba George Cynthia Okeke Charity Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Tuesday, provided free medical services to the residents of Apo Dutse Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its Founder, Mrs Ebelechukwu-Cynthia Okeke, said that the foundation took its free quarterly medical outreach to the community inContinue Reading
Firm reiterates commitment to quality healthcare delivery in Nigeria, others
2024-04-16
By Ngozi Njoku A leading Afro-focused multinational company, Shalina Healthcare, has reiterated its commitment to delivery of quality healthcare in Nigeria and other African countries. The Chief Commercial Officer, West Africa of the company, Arun Raj, declared this in Lagos on Monday, at the closing of its 2023/24 financial yearContinue Reading
FG, UNESCO move to address gender disparity in education
2024-04-15
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Education (FME), in collaboration with International Institute for Educational Planning, UNESCO (UNESCO-IIEP) organised a capacity building workshop to reduce gender disparity in education in states. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, at the opening of the five-day workshopContinue Reading
Lassa fever: NCDC registers 1 death, 15 new cases in 1 week
2024-04-13
Lassa fever: NCDC registers 1 death, 15 new cases in 1 weekContinue Reading
DNA testing comes closer to Lagos communities as Centre expands operations
2024-04-12
By Olarenwaju Akojede Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center in Nigeria, says it is bringing its trusted DNA testing services closer to vibrant communities and rapidly developing area, necessitating the opening of a new facility in the Lekki, Lagos. According to it, this will to give improved servicesContinue Reading
World Health Day: 250 people receive free diabetes screening in Asaba
2024-04-10
By Carol V. Utulu No fewer than 250 people have received free diabetes screening in Asaba, Delta, to celebrate the 2024 World Health Day. Dr Peace Ighosewe, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Asaba Specialist Hospital, who led other management staff in organising the event, said the screening was partContinue Reading
Women health workers deliver care to 5bn people globally
2024-04-06
By Olanrewaju Akojede Each woman in the health workforce is powerful and capable of transforming individual lives, communities, and nations when supported in her role, says Pathfinder, a global non-profit organisation. According to Pathfinder, women health workers deliver care to approximately five billion people, mostly as nurses, midwives, andContinue Reading
