By Folasade Akpan Haematology experts have identified under-diagnosis and poor recognition of haemophilia as major challenges affecting management of the disorder in Nigeria. They spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the Nigeria Inherited Blood Disorders Leadership Forum. The forum, with the theme ‘Strengthening Blood Disorder Care through Collaboration, Partnership andContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Every year, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb.11. The day promotes full, equal access to and participation in STEM fields for women; it is important because science is better when women are involved. Established by the United Nations (UN)Continue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences (NSNS) has called for proactive measures to bridge gaps in epilepsy care through innovation, integration and interdisciplinary collaboration. President of the association, Prof. Morenikeji Komolafe, said this at the inauguration of the 58th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting, on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Sunday John Stakeholders in Nasarawa State have commended the state government for releasing N125 million as counterpart funding for the supply of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to address anaemia. Anaemia is a condition characterised by a deficiency of red blood cells or haemoglobin, resulting in fatigue, weakness and shortnessContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has inaugurated the Aproko Doctor Foundation (ADF), a Nigerian nonprofit organisation aimed at supporting the health needs of vulnerable citizens. Egemba, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, said ADF aimed toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly by taking deliberate steps to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the call in a Valentine’s Day message on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Cross River has recorded high acceptance of the measles–rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, driven by school sensitisation, community mobilisation, and coordinated efforts by health workers, government agencies, and development partners. The campaign, part of Nigeria’s national effort to eliminate measles and rubella, is being implemented across all 18Continue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a task force in Rivers State to combat the circulation of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods. The task force was inaugurated by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Nkechi Nwibo, a paediatrician, has advised parents against the use of perfumed baby products, saying they can trigger allergic reactions. Nwibo, Senior Registrar 1 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Cross River Government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating measles rubella in the state. Dr Vivien Otu, Director-General, Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), gave the assurance on Tuesday during the ongoing Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Campaign Phase 2, in Calabar. Otu said the agencyContinue Reading
