By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Saturday provided free medical screening for diabetes and hypertension to residents at the Garki Village Primary Health Centre, Abuja. Dr Anthony Orji, Chief Medical Officer, Pharma Healthcare Department, AMAC, said the exercise, sponsored by AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, wasContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Stakeholders in health and education sectors, have pushed for the review of 2006 National School Health Policy (NSHP) to meet the present health conditions school children face. They made the move during a “Roundtable Iterations on Revising the 2006 NSHP,” organised through Protect Urban School Children’s HealthContinue Reading
Ebola By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have declared an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that the outbreak is concentrated in the Bulape and Mweka health zones in KasaiContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) emphasises that prioritising citizens’ health and creating a supportive environment for private health professionals are crucial steps toward building a resilient economy. This assertion was made by Dr Jonathan Esegine, Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Olusegun Adeoye, a public health specialist, has advised Nigerians to adopt healthy habits to stay warm and avoid illness as cold weather continues across parts of the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, Adeoye warned that exposureContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has pledged the Administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the lives and living standards of residents. Wike, who was represented by FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, made the commitment in Abuja on Tuesday, at the inauguration of theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has stated that sustained investment in health is essential for Nigeria’s economic growth and long-term development. Pate made the remark on Monday in Abuja during the opening of the National Health Financing Dialogue, themed “Reimagining theContinue Reading
By France Ofili Uchendu Nwabara, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Stephens Family Autism Centre, Abuja, has warned Nigerian families about the dangers of delaying early intervention for children showing signs of autism. Nwabara gave the warning in Abuja on Sunday, in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government says it is strengthening Nigeria’s health security system with a national genomic surveillance strategy, expanded laboratory networks, and trained health workers to better respond to public health threats. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, stated this on hisContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Community pharmacists in Lagos State, under the aegis of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), have partnered with the Nigerian Police Force to enhance public health and safety. In a statement signed by Mr Tolu Ajayi, ACPN Lagos Chairman, the collaboration highlighted pharmacists’ dual roleContinue Reading
