Health (Page 179)

By Salisu Sani-Idris Former Chief of Army Staff, Brig.-Gen. (rtd) Tukur Burutai, has expressed concern over the high rate of cervical cancer in Nigeria. Buratai raised the concern at the Public Presentation and Launch of a book titled: ‘NADAMA’, authored by Mrs Fatima Usara, held in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading

By Aderogba George Mr Faruk Abubakar, the Secretary General/Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), has reiterated the council’s commitment toward having healthy mothers and babies in the country. He made the pledge during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday on theContinue Reading

By Folasade Akpan Dr Nkolika Uwaezuoke, the Head of Department, Medical Microbiology, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi in Abuja, says practicing hand hygiene reduces mortality, morbidity, hospital stay and most importantly, saves lives. She said this on Friday in Abuja during the hospital’s celebration of the 2023 World Hand HygieneContinue Reading

By Ikenna Osuoha Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), has emphasised access to skilled midwives as one of the most important ways of averting preventable maternal and newborn deaths. She said this in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Hajiya Kori Habib,Continue Reading

By Okon Okon The Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mrs Maureen Allagoa, says Nigeria is working towards ensuring that the nation’s healthcare system meets the global standards. Allagoa made this known at the 2nd Board/Management Retreat of ProHealth Limited HMO (Health Maintenance Organisation), organised by the NSITFContinue Reading

By Aderogba George The management of Neveah Company has expressed appreciation to Financial Times, a leading world newspaper publication for listing it as the fastest growing company in Africa. Mr Ibidapo Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer, Neveah Ltd. said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. Neveah Ltd madeContinue Reading