By Amina Ahmed Dr Habiba Ismail, President of the National Cancer Society, Bauchi State Chapter, has urged men to undergo regular breast cancer screening to enhance early detection and ensure timely medical intervention. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Tuesday, Ismail emphasisedContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti A global network dedicated to family planning, FP2030 for North, West, and Central Africa hub in Abuja, says it is targeting $1billion to bridge family planning budget gaps globally. The network said the target was under its “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign. The Senior Lead AdvocacyContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government, in collaboration with Malaria Consortium, has unveiled plans to roll out mass drug administration (MDA) programme using Azithromycin to prevent killer diseases across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the programme is targeting no fewer than 1.1 million children. MrContinue Reading
By Aderogba George John Cardinal Onaiyekan, former Archbishop of Abuja, has called for stronger collaboration between public and private hospitals to curb medical tourism in Nigeria. Onaiyekan made the call in Abuja on Friday during the commissioning of the Ultra-Modern Operating Suites, Intensive Care Unit, and Renal Dialysis Unit ofContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Women in Healthcare Network (WIHCN) has reaffirmed its mission to connect, empower, and celebrate women across all sectors of the healthcare ecosystem, with renewed focus on wellness, mentorship, and leadership. Prof. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, CEO of Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Chair of the WIHCN Board ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Pan-African Psychology Union (PAPU) has reiterated commitment to strengthening psychology education across the continent by bridging the gap between policy formulation and practical application in the field. Prof. Andrew Zamani, President, PASU, made this known at a news briefing ahead of the union’s forthcoming 2025 HigherContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has urged the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to intensify enforcement of regulations governing the use of ionising radiation across all sectors. He said this was to safeguard public health and national security. Salako saidContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will commence monthly psychiatric evaluation for all prison inmates across the country from November 2025. The Vice President I of the association, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit to the Controller-General of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah An Abuja-based medical practitioner, Dr Ikechukwu Orji, says that 30 per cent of screened Kaba Community members in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are hypertensive. Orji, the Head, Primary Health Care Department, Kwali Area, made the disclosure during a free medical outreach he led to the KabaContinue Reading
By Okon Okon A Clinical Psychologist, Dr Adedotun Ajiboye, has urged journalists to pay closer attention to their mental health to effectively manage the pressures and stress that come with their profession. Ajiboye, a lecturer at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, gave the advice while delivering a lecture atContinue Reading
