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
By Aderogba George Abuja-based Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), FAB Treasure Foundation, and the Girl Force Movement collaborated to emphasise the significance of educating the girl-child during a one-day sensitisation event at Government Secondary School, Masaka in Nasarawa State. Hosted by Miss Abigail Festus, the founder of FAB Treasure Foundation, the event,Continue Reading
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) advocates enhanced civic space for Persons with Disability in Lagos State. Mrs Florence Austin, the Interim Head of Office, CCD, made this known when the centre visited the Office of the Chief Judge of Lagos State on Thursday in Lagos. Austin saidContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A 62-year-old woman, Mrs Fummi Akinade, has been successfully delivered of a baby boy in a private hospital in Lagos after 31 years in marriage without a child. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the baby was conceived through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan As part of activities to mark World Cancer Day 2024, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare have collaborated with the NNPCL Foundation to screen Nigerians for three cancers free of charge. The two-day exercise which began on Wednesday at the Federal Medical Center, Abuja, isContinue Reading
