By Deborah Coker The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Sen. Ned Nwoko, has suggested the use of mandatory consent donor cards to ease organ donation in the country. He made the suggestion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. He saidContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal A consortium of stakeholders, comprising medical professionals, patients advocacy groups, and non-profit organisations, has passionately appealed to influential philanthropists and the government to prioritise neurological healthcare in Nigeria. During a press conference on Monday in Abuja, stakeholders addressed the critical state of Neurological Emergencies and Healthcare, specificallyContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared Cabo Verde free of malaria, hailing it as the latest success in the global fight against the disease. The certification is expected to drive progress on other health fronts in the country such as using the systemsContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu A public health practitioner and researcher, Goodness Odey, has emphasised the need to promote and strengthen self-care strategies for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Odey, a SRHR advocate, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. SheContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal In a significant development for the GAVI Vaccine Alliance, Sania Nishtar, a Pakistani senator and seasoned Global Health advocate, has been unveiled as the new executive director, succeeding Prof. Mohammad Pate. The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja through an official statement by GAVI. Pate, whoContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Federal Government has unveiled a plan to upscale its World Bank-partnered project, the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) to target more rural communities for economic empowerment. The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, made this known during a strategic meeting with the World Bank, UNICEF andContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Positive reports are expected in the mental health subsector in 2024, says Dr Taiwo Obindo, the President of Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN). Obindo, also a Consultant Psychiatrist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that the year 2023 endedContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun/Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says over 11,885 start-up businesses have been empowered in the last four years with attention to Micro-Enterprises in driving economic development of the state. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made this known on Tuesday at theContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Prof. Mohammed Sambo, former Director-General of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has explained how youths, aged 18 to 25 years, can access healthcare insurance services in the country. He also explained how retired civil servants who attained the age of 60 years and left service can alsoContinue Reading
Cameroon Minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachieon, says Cameroon will introduce malaria vaccine on Jan. 22. The minister, in a statement on Tuesday said the move was part of concerted efforts to enhance the fight against malaria and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. “The selected vaccine, MosquirixContinue Reading
