By Folasade Akpan Federal Medical Center (FMC) Abuja has successfully performed its first living-donor kidney transplant. Living-donor kidney transplant usually involves a donated kidney from someone you know. It might be a family member, friend or co-worker. The facility’s management disclosed this on Friday in Abuja. The management said the surgery,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Mr John Chigbu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cassona Global Imaging Limited, says Nigeria has to attract medical tourism to draw the right investment. Chigbu said this in Abuja, at the inauguration of the company’s medical imaging programme and diagnostic equipment in Nigeria. According to him,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Yargote Foundation, is implementing a mentorship project aimed at empowering the boy child and promoting a crime-free society. The Executive Director and Founder of the NGO, Mrs Anna-Hussaini Pai, made this known during a road walk to commemorate the 2025 International Day of theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), in collaboration with the I Choose Life Foundation on Thursday launched toll-free helplines. The helplines: 018884575; 02018884575 and WhatsApp: 07047114738 aim to address youth mental health and substance abuse challenges across Nigeria. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Executive DirectorContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health system to ensure the availability of affordable and quality medical services for all Nigerians. The President, represented by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made this known on Thursday whileContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have advocated improved access to healthcare and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services to reduce transmission, improve the health and well-being of individuals living with HIV. They made the call on Thursday at a one-day research findings dissemination meeting on PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID)Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) with support from the World Bank is building an inclusive and accessible capital territory with equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stated this in Abuja on Thursday, at the close of a three-dayContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a non-governmental health organisation, has sought media partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to promote its health intervention programmes. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NSSF, Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, said this during a courtesy visit to NAN Lagos OfficeContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Chaiman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Health Institutions, Dr Patrick Umoh, says the Federal Government will have a roundtable with stakeholders to address the issue of Japa syndrome before December 2025. Umoh disclosed this during the Committee’s Oversight Function visit to the Lagos University TeachingContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Orunsii Welcare Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, donated funds to three general hospitals for paediatric surgical support. The donations were made at the General Hospital Odan, Lagos; RandleContinue Reading
