By Lilian U. Okoro The Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has decried the many lives lost on Lagos roads due to delays caused by onlookers taking videos instead of assisting first responders. Represented by the Director of Medical Services, Lagos Health Service Commission, Dr Olawale Adegbite, AbayomiContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Some participants at a mental health summit organised by the Vanguard Media Ltd., have recommended new paths for promotion of mental health and suicide prevention in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit, held on Friday in Lagos, has the theme: “TamingContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Mrs Akon Oduyebo, Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 4 Brigade Chapter, Benin, says the war against cancer can be won if Nigerians adopt a culture of regular medical screening. Mrs Oduyebo stated this on Friday during an event to commemorate the 2025Continue Reading
By Nana Musa The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria’s health sector is witnessing remarkable progress as the Federal Government’s macroeconomic reforms continue to yield tangible results. Uzoka-Anite said this at the Health Works Leaders Coalition roundtable, on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank Group/InternationalContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has emphasised the urgency of addressing excessive sodium intake, describing it as not merely a health issue but an economic priority requiring collective and sustained action across all sectors. Dr Salma Anas, the Special Adviser to the President on Health and Policy, stated thisContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Department of Anaesthesia, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, has trained medical students as well as clinical and non-clinical personnel on cardiac arrest management through the application of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The training was part of activities marking the 2025 World Anaesthesia Day,Continue Reading
By Olajide Idowu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sought improved collaboration and investment in the eradication of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the country. UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Ms Wafaa Saeed, said this on Thursday during a town hall meeting to assess the impact of its provided supportContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Convener of D’Bio Wellness & Self-care, Dr Monica Eimunjeze, has called for collective action to enforce self-care initiatives among citizens, in order to improve health outcomes in Nigeria. Eimunjeze made the call at the second edition of the D’Bio Wellness & Selfcare Summit onContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists plans to collaborate with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to educate Nigerians on responding effectively to health emergencies through awareness, training, and public sensitisation campaigns. Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, President of the society, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday during a courtesyContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Medical experts have cautioned against self-medication for eye problems, emphasising the importance of regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss. They gave the advice at a Workshop on Eye-Health and its Relevance to Effective Journalism, on Wednesday in Abuja. The workshop was organised by the Nigeria UnionContinue Reading
