By Uche Bibilari The Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Prof. Bob Ukonu, on Thursday reiterated the need to bridge the gap in the number of cancer cases in Nigeria. Ukonu said this during the “Mural of Hope: Unveiling Inspiration for Paediatric Cancer Patient” eventContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Osun Government has urged mothers and caregivers in the state to embrace exclusive breastfeeding to reduce the risk of breast cancer. The Principal Nutrition Officer, State Primary Health Care Development Board, Mr Akeem Shuti, said this during a one-day public enlightenment meeting on breastfeeding and nutritionContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. Adebayo Bamire, Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, has tasked graduate nurses of the institution to maintain their clinical competence, embody compassion, critical thinking, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to humanity. Bamire gave the charge on Thursday in Ile-Ife during the induction of 43 graduateContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli No fewer than 100 vulnerable patients suffering from urological ailments in Katsina and neighbouring areas are set to benefit from a free surgical intervention sponsored by Alhaji Dahiru Barau-Mangal. The initiative was disclosed by Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the Board of Trustees of the MangalContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Engraced Ones Prayer Support and Advocacy Initiative, and NGO, has sought partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to amplify awareness and advocacy for children living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Representatives of the organisation made the appeal during a courtesy visit to NAN headquarters inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for gender equity in healthcare leadership, stressing the need for increased representation of women in decision-making positions across Nigeria’s health sector. The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday at the graduation ceremony and gala of the EmpowerHer HealthContinue Reading
By Lilian Chukwu The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) says good sanitation and improved menstrual hygiene in Nigerian schools encourage girls to attend schools. According to YEF, it also brings visible changes to students’ welfare and relations between boys and girls. Mr Tony Eleme, Programme Manager, YEF, made theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says improved human living conditions are key to eradicating malaria in the country. Dr Adeola Olukosi, a Director of Research at NIMR, made the assertion at the December edition of the NIMR Monthly Media Chat on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nutrition International’s Nigeria Country Director, Dr Osita Okonkwo, has emphasised prioritising nutrition as a vital pathway toward building a healthier nation, stronger families, improved productivity, and sustainable human development outcomes nationwide. Okonkwo said this in Abuja during the Fourth Annual Seminar on Nutrition and Free Food PalliativeContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Ministry of Youth Development has transitioned to paperless operations with the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). The move marks a major milestone in the Federal Government’s drive towards a fully paperless and digitally efficient civil service. It is also in alignment with theContinue Reading
