By Aderogba George The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has called for stronger policy support, funding and awareness to promote and regulate private nursing practice in the country. Dr Emmanuel Udontre, Director of Nursing Education made the call at the closing of NMCN Leaders Conference held in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Prof. Dike Ojji, Lead Researcher, Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja, has described high intake of salts as main driver of high blood pressure, a disease that leads to cardiovascular diseases. Ojji said this on Wednesday at a news conference, organised by the Coalition for Healthy FoodContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Nigerian survivors of prostate cancer have shared testimonies of recovery after successful robotic surgeries at The Prostate Clinic (TPC). They spoke at the 10th anniversary event of The Prostate Clinic (TPC), an event which also marked a milestone of 100 successful robotic surgeries, in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Lagos State Government and the 57 local government and local council development areas on Wednesday signed the Lagos Primary Health Care Compact 2026–2036. The COMPACT is a 10-year financing and governance framework aimed at revitalising primary health care across the state. The COMPACT,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria (SOSCVN) has unveiled the second phase of its Eco Champions Project to empower young people to drive gender-responsive and inclusive climate action across communities nationwide. Country Director, Mr Eghosa Erhumwunse, said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the close-out ceremony of Phase IContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Three Non-Governmental Organisations on Tuesday in Abuja organised a training for desk officers from various organisations, including the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on first-response skills to reduce deaths during emergencies. The organisers are Smile Network International, the HAVIDS Centre for Environment and Development, and the FountainContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) has called for a gradual halt to the importation of medicines in order to reduce dependency and boost local production. Mr Bankole Ezebuilo, the National Chairman of the association, made the call at the ongoing 29th Annual National ConferenceContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Rose Hope Foundation has established a 50-bed boarding school for children with autism between ages five and 17. The foundation’s Executive Director, Mrs Rose Afolabi, announced the initiative at a news conference in Ilorin. She said the initiative was designed to close long-standing gaps in care,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has presented the agency’s seven-year scorecard, highlighting reforms in food and drug regulation. Adeyeye also unveiled Nigeria’s treaty with the African Medicines Agency (AMA), aimed at strengthening regulatory systems andContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Midwives are specialised healthcare professionals providing comprehensive, relationship-based care for women during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period. In this campaign, the Nigeria Health Watch showcases deep significance played by these medical personnel in the lives of citizens. More midwives mean more inclusive healthcareContinue Reading
