Save the Children promotes partnerships to strengthen food security response
2026-07-07
Save the Children promotes partnerships to strengthen food security responseContinue Reading
IRCE/IHVN, ATBUTH partner on Lassa Fever vaccine
2026-07-07
By Amina Ahmed The International Research Centre of Excellence (IRCE) and the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), in partnership with the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) commenced research on Lassa fever vaccine. The Executive Director of IRCE/IHVN, Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, disclosed this at a news conference inContinue Reading
Male breast cancer survivor seeks greater awareness, improved access to care
2026-07-07
By Justina Auta A male breast cancer survivor, Mr Jacob Omonade, has called for increased public awareness of male breast cancer and improved access to diagnosis and treatment, saying ignorance, stigma and inadequate healthcare infrastructure continue endangering lives. Omonade made the call in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
AMCE Abuja highlights major medical milestones in 1yr
2026-07-07
By Vivian Ihechu In a bold step toward reversing outbound medical tourism and securing Africa’s healthcare independence, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja has recorded significant clinical milestones within its first year of operations. The impacts were highlighted during a working tour of NigeriaContinue Reading
Tinubu seeks stronger partnership with Rotary
2026-07-06
By Folasade Akpan President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and Rotary International in healthcare, education, youth empowerment and community development. Tinubu made the call on Sunday night in Abuja at the Presidential Inaugural Ball held in honour of the President of Rotary International, MrContinue Reading
Edo Govt. reunites U.S. deportee with family after rescue
2026-07-05
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has reunited Mr Peter Guobadia, a 53-year-old deportee from the United States, with his family after rescuing him in Benin City while experiencing severe mental distress. The intervention followed his referral for urgent medical and psychiatric care, underscoring the stateContinue Reading
SFH identifies critical family planning gaps in Abia, Akwa Ibom
2026-07-05
By Folasade Akpan The Society for Family Health (SFH) has identified shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools and provider training resources as major challenges limiting quality family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. The Project Coordinator of SFH, Dr Eze Nwokoma, said this in aContinue Reading
Experts urge directors to prioritise mental health amid workplace stress
2026-07-04
By Rukayat Moisemhe Medical professionals on Saturday urged directors and business leaders to prioritise their mental and physical wellbeing to prevent burnout, improve decision-making and strengthen corporate governance. They made the call at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria’s “Walk for Life” event in Lagos, with the theme: “FromContinue Reading
Paediatrician urges early hospital assessment for neonatal jaundice
2026-07-04
Dr Leo Odudu, Medical Director, Emel Hospital, Festac, Lagos, has urged parents to take newborns with signs of jaundice to hospitals promptly.Continue Reading
Lagos hosts South-West workshop on women affairs policy
2026-07-04
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable social development at the South-West Pre-Council Technical Zonal Policy Sensitisation Workshop held on Thursday.Continue Reading