Health
Pharmacists seek PHC status, herbal medicine integration
By Folasade Akpan The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Branch, has called for stronger integration of traditional medicine into Nigeria’s…
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CSOs express concern over patients’ access to TB, HIV, malaria services
By Justina Auta A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over inadequate health facilities and out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred by some…
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FGM: A harmful violation of girls’ rights-UNICEF
Violation By Segun Giwa/Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful violation of girls’ and women’s…
Health
Gates Foundation commits $912m to fight AIDS, TB, malaria
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Gates Foundation has pledged 912 million dollars over the next three years to the Global…
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Nigeria commits to Polio eradication at UN General Assembly
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has renewed its commitment to ending Polio and strengthening routine immunisation as global leaders gather for the 80th United Nations…
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African leaders seek sustainable health financing at UNGA
By Abujah Racheal African Heads of State and Government have applauded the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its institutional…
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2025 Alzheimer’s Day: Silver-Cross hospital conducts free medical screening
By Aderogba George Silver-Cross Hospitals and Foundation, Abuja has conducted another round of free medical screening at the Arts and Culture Complex, Area 10,…
Foreign
EU, WHO counter Trump’s warnings on autism, pregnancy
The European Union and British health agencies confirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, disputing a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump linking the…
Entertainment
Autistic youth leads fashion, music, literacy campaign in Abuja
An autistic youth, Tobechi Achionye, is spearheading the Law Models Academy campaign in Abuja, championing fashion, music, and literacy to inspire creativity and inclusion.…
Health
Firm deploys clean energy, oxygen systems in Lagos hospitals
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Nigerian technology firm, Newdigit, has begun installing a clean energy system that provides reliable electricity, medical oxygen and clean water to…