By Habibu Harisu An NGO, Sightsavers Nigeria, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has mobilised 87 District Heads to support the administration of azithromycin to 1.2 million children in Sokoto State. Speaking at an engagement meeting on Thursday, Sightsavers State Team Lead, Mr Muhammad Ridwan,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has endorsed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Assistance Programme, aimed at supporting cancer patients and survivors across Nigeria. The Secretary-General of the society, Prof. Adamu Bojude, disclosed this in a statement issued on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The President, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Dr Terfa Kene, says Nigeria has made significant progress in epidemic response but still faces gaps in pandemic preparedness. Kene told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Abuja, that Nigeria’s response to outbreaksContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde/Mercy Sawok The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has called for greater public participation in voluntary blood donation, emphasising that saving lives should transcend religious, ethnic and social differences across the country. NRCS National President, Mr Oluyemisi Adetayo, made the call in Abuja at a Blood Donation DriveContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and NAFDAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure faster consumer complaints resolution and stronger enforcement in the marketplace. Signing the MoU in Abuja, the Executive Vice-Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, said the MoU would addressContinue Reading
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
