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
By Sani Idris The Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), supported by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reviewed the state’s Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Nutrition (KDMSPAN), 2020-2024. Mrs Linda Yakubu, Director, Development Aid Coordination, Planning and Budget Commission (PBC), said at the end of theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has tasked Nigerians on personal hygiene, saying it is the key to preventing many dental challenges. Dr Grace Otokpa, Chairman, MDCAN, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Branch (MDCAN-UATH), made the call on Thursday, at the opening ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Ms Kachollom Daju, says innovation is key to enhancing the availability, safety and effectiveness of blood transfusion in Nigeria. She said this in Abuja, during the society’s 50th anniversary and Annual General and Scientific Meeting with the theme ‘Our Past,Continue Reading
Aderogba George The FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) on Thursday commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its plan to prioritise health insurance scheme for the benefits of Nigerians. Dr Ahmed Danfulani, the director of the agency gave the commendation at an engagement with the media in AbujaContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, on Thursday inducted 39 of its students into the nursing profession. Dr Deborah Onisile, the Acting Head of Department of Nursing Science of the university, said during the induction, awards and oath taking ceremony at the institution premises, that the inductees successfullyContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Joshua Ibenu, a Public Health Expert, has advocated for the domestication of the Eye Health Policy to improve eye health care and reduce the number of persons with visual impairment in Nigeria. Ibenu made the call at a two-day capacity building for media practitioners organised byContinue Reading
