By Oluwafunke Ishola The Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFPON) has urged doctors on early detection and timely intervention of mental health challenges, as well as preventive measures for the promotion of mental well-being. Dr Sixtus Ozuomba, Chairman of SOFPON Lagos, made the appeal during a seminar organised asContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu In the past thirteen years, no fewer than 110,634 patients have regained their sight through surgeries sponsored by the Seplat Energy/NEPL Joint Venture, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN further reports that within the period under review, the company successfully completed 4,752 cataract surgeries across hostContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Women reproductive health rights activist, Dr Ejike Oji, on Friday inaugurated Local Organising Committee (LOC), for a five million Women Database (Womendb), to tackle women health-related challenges. Oji, President/CEO Dr Ejike Oji Community Development Foundation and Convener, Womendb, said the initiative was aimed at empowering women andContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Centre for Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has called for the protection of child domestic workers, from widespread maltreatment and exploitation across Nigeria. The advocacy centre spearheading the “Protect Child Domestic Workers (PCDW) from Maltreatment” programme, noted thatContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has extended the “Saudi Noor” ophthalmic volunteer programme to Lagos State, impacting more than 4,000 residents with eye care service. Mohammed Alsahabi, Saudi Press Attaché in Nigeria, on Thursday, said the intervention was in continuation ofContinue Reading
By Chukwuemeka Opara HIV patients in Ebonyi State can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) has opened enrolment opportunities for them into its health insurance scheme. Dr Moses Ekuma, the State Commissioner for Health, disclosed this on Thursday in Abakaliki during aContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says malaria poses a significant structural crisis in Nigeria, going beyond a mere public health issue. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, is the Chairman the Prince Ned Nwoko Malaria Eradication Project. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja onContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have stressed the need for increased awareness and improved practices around menstrual hygiene, particularly to support better health outcomes and dignity for girls in underserved communities. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day, commemorated globally every May 28Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in collaboration with UN Women has taken steps to strengthen childcare licensing, regulation, and service delivery in the FCT. The Mandate Secretary of FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi disclosed this at a training of officials of the secretariats andContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria (SOFPON) says integrating mental health services into primary care, through the efforts of family physicians, is crucial for improving mental health outcomes of patients. Its President, Dr Blessing Chukwukelu, saidContinue Reading
