By Lilian U. Okoro A Consultant Neuro-psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, on Friday said that the social media could aggravate the effects of suicide on the populace. Kadiri, the Medical Director, Pinnacle Medical Services Ltd., made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has promised to strengthen traditional medicine through favourable policies and scientific research and innovation for sustainable results. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Adetunji Alausa, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the commemoration of the 2023 African Traditional MedicineContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A mental health advocate, Mr Anegbode Odion, has cautioned the youth to desist from drug abuse in the interest of their mental health. Odion, the Vice-President of Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF), gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says it will eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria by 2027, ahead of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) 2030 target. Dr Nicholas Olobio, Deputy Director and Programme Manager, National Trachoma Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, stated this at a two-day National TrachomaContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Wednesday inducted 160 medical students of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, into the medical profession. The event which took place in the Old Great Hall of the College of Medicine, had inductees which included 134Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said on Wednesday that 23,000 people have been reported missing in less than a decade due to the insurgency in some parts of the country. Edu said this in Abuja at a stakeholders engagement with the themeContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says it is partnering with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), to spearhead the rapid establishment and activation of testing laboratories in the country. It said the collaboration with NCDC and other crucial donorsContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The certificate issued to Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma, Edo, to produce Glucozil herbal capsules for the control of diabetes has expired, NAFDAC declared in Abuja on Tuesday. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that NAFDAC did not give approval of the drug, but only listed itContinue Reading
By Kennedy Kuyet The Messenger of Hope International Foundation, an NGO, on Monday educated women in Piakasa community of the FCT on menstrual hygiene and literacy. Mrs Chinwe Ogbujah, the founder of the organisation, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the event that the outreachContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba/Uche Bibilari A cross section of women in Abuja on Sunday expressed diverse views on the use of contraceptives. Some of the women told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews that family planning was a necessity, yet a hectic journey. Some said they found pregnancyContinue Reading
