By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for media collaboration to combat the silent epidemic in Nigeria. Dr Chavan Laxmikant, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) expert, made the call during his presentation at the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) 7th Annual Conference with the theme, “Health Security: Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the 2024 budget will bring about 61 per cent increase in the nation’s capital’s health sector and reduce brain drain. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat of the FCTA, disclosed this on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says the Federal Government has prioritised investment in health infrastructures in tertiary hospitals. According to Pate, the aim is to ensure that Nigerians have better quality health care. Pate said this at the 2023 Annual General MeetingContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Malaria Elimination Programme(NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health is seeking the support of media practitioners in the fight against malaria. Dr Godwin Ntadom, National Coordinator, NME, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a two-day round-table workshop organised forContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has announced an intensified collaboration with the private sector for the manufacturing and distribution of family planning commodities to enhance Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Services (SRH) in the country. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, shared this development on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Justina Auta In a strategic move to enhance reproductive choices, the Marie Stopes International Organisation in Nigeria (MSION) has rebranded to MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (MSIN). The organisation aims to empower one in four women to access contraceptive services by 2030, as disclosed by Mr Emmanuel Ajah, the CountryContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has challenged radiologists to identify challenges impeding data security to address increased cases of litigations from patients against members. The minister gave the charge on Monday in Abuja at the 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and ScientificContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Some surgeons under the aegis of Nigerian Orthopaedic Association on Monday in Abuja began the conduct of joint replacement surgeries for six indigent people in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) this was part of the activities lined up for the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM)Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Orthopaedic Association has urged the Federal Government to subsidise the cost of implants and make surgeries accessible to ordinary Nigerians who needed them. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that implants are the metals used to fix fractures, while prosthesis are the thingsContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Stakeholders at the ongoing UN 28 Conference of Parties on Climate Change(COP28) have hailed the processes leading to the formulation of Nigeria’s Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy(LTS). They called on other developing nations to take a cue from it. This formed part of theContinue Reading
