By Justina Auta The Federal Government, under the Renewed Hope Food Intervention for Women and Families, has distributed food items across communities as part of its commitment to welfare and economic empowerment. This was disclosed in a statement by Ahmed Danbazau, the ministry’s Head of information, Press and Public RelationsContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Lagos, on Thursday organised a programme for in-patients to commemorate the Yuletide as part of the Christmas celebration. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ayodapo Soyinka, who spoke during the programme, said the season signified love, hope and compassion, hence theContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A UK-based Nigerian physician, Dr Tokunbo Fasuyi, says prioritising trust, transparency, and accountability can revolutionise patient care and boost Nigeria’s healthcare system. Fasuyi, Founder of Aegis Private Health Consultancy, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. HeContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje An Abuja-based cleric and legal scholar, Rev. Fr. Anthony Azuwike, has expressed concern over rising suicide cases among young people in Nigeria, describing the trend as a serious and growing societal challenge. Azuwike, Head of the Department of Private and Property Law at Veritas University, Abuja, madeContinue Reading
Cancer By Justina Auta The Cancer Consciousness Initiative (CCI) has inaugurated the TeleOncology Hub to improve access to specialist cancer care in Northeastern Nigeria. The programme offers telemedicine consultations, virtual Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and patient navigation services. Dr Hannatu Ayuba, CEO of CCI and Programme Lead of TeleOncology Hub, describedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has said that about 47.1 million Nigerians no longer require treatment for lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) and onchocerciasis (river blindness). Salako made the disclosure in Abuja at the close-out ceremony of the BLON Project, which delivered Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have renewed calls for urgent action to retain medical professionals in the country amid rising global mobility and migration pressures. The call was made at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference of the Association of Resident Doctors, University ofContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has unveiled an innovative approach to managing medical emergencies, ensuring that no emergency case is turned away without stabilisation in all health facilities in the state. Its Board Chairman, Dr Adebayo Adedewe, said this at the inauguration of theContinue Reading
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
