By Stella Kabruk The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, says it has reduced waiting time at the emergency unit by 75 per cent to improve service delivery. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Aishatu Yusha’u- Armiya’u, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna.Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it is combining sports and medicine as a strategy to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in the country. Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, Chairman, Local Organising Committee, NMA National Games, said this during the Pre-Games Scientific Conference on Thursday in Lagos.Continue Reading
Abuja mother of sextuplets seeks FG assistanceContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has partnered the United Kingdom to build the capacity of healthcare practitioners in Nigeria, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says. Pate made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP). TheContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has pledged to scale-up access to Hormonal Intrauterine Device (HIUD), a reversible contraceptive device to promote expanded contraceptive method for family planning. The Director, Family Health Department in the ministry, Dr Stella Nwosu, said this on Thursday, inContinue Reading
By Justina Auta An NGO, Akanimo Cancer Foundation, on Thursday, sensitised Abuja residents on symptoms, early detection, and treatment of childhood cancer to improve chances of survival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foundation embarked on a walk and sensitisation in Wuse market, Abuja, and someContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government says it will formulate policies and national strategies to educate Nigerians on the adequate consumption quantity of safe and nutritious foods with appropriate salt content. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Kachollom Daju, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Dorathy Aninge The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a global non-profit, is set to establish Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinics in Benue and Abuja, with an expected launch by June. This initiative reflects a substantial commitment to address prevailing public health concerns. This announcement was made by Mr Steve Aborishade,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo eHealth Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has established Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs), in Kebbi and Zamfara to boost vaccination for polio and other vaccine preventable diseases. The Executive Director, eHealth Africa, Mr Atef Fawaz, who made this known in Abuja on Monday, told the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) has reported that 50 per cent of citizens have enrolled in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) within five years, describing it as a notable achievement. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Chairman of the forum, mentionedContinue Reading
