EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

By Felicia Imohimi The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yakubu Baba, confirmed this on Monday at a news conference in Abuja. Baba said the declaration alignedContinue Reading

Obasanjo pledges support for child advocacy, urges paediatricians to stay committed

By Abiodun Lawal Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged members of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) to remain compassionate and committed advocates for children. Obasanjo made the remarks while playing host to the members of the executive council of the association led by the President, Dr Ekanem Ekure inContinue Reading

NYSC to adopt  inclusion of corps members  with disabilities – D-G

By Blessing Odega The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)  says the scheme will adopt and implement a standardised protocol for inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities throughout the  orientation course and  service year. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, said this in Jos, at the opening ceremonyContinue Reading

KWASUTH reopens radiology department after upgrade

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) has reopened its Radiology Department following months of upgrades and refurbishment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the department is equipped with state-of-the-art medical imaging machines. Referring to the reopening as a major milestone for the hospital andContinue Reading

NAFDAC assures on safety of Nestlé infant formulae

Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians, especially parents, that all Nestlé infant formulae approved in Nigeria are safe. In a statement on Monday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said approved products were not included in Nestlé UK’s voluntary recall acrossContinue Reading