By Folasade Akpan Dr Oladipupo Fasan, Head of Cardiology at the National Hospital, Abuja, has underscored the critical need for evidence-based practice, a well-trained health workforce, and effective policy implementation to control hypertension in Nigeria. Fasan, who also serves as Secretary-General of the Nigerian Hypertension Society, made the call inContinue Reading
By Magdalene Ukuedojor Prof. Eugenia Akpa, an expert in Gender Studies and advocate of mental health, says beyond the wellbeing of women and children, men’s mental health needs to be prioritised in conflict situations. Akpa said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. SheContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government says the country is yet take full advantage of nuclear medicine in the diagnosis, treatment of cancer and other diseases. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this in Abeokuta, at a workshop organised by the National Nuclear MedicineContinue Reading
Strike By Justina Auta A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has raised serious concerns over the disruption of malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV interventions in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The disruption followed an ongoing workers’ strike that had significantly affected the delivery ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Neem Foundation and Global Survivors Fund (GSF) have advocated a holistic educational approach for the reparation of survivours of conflict-related sexual violence and their children in Nigeria. Dr Fatima Akilu, the Executive Director of Neem Foundation, made the call at a “Policy Dialogue on Education asContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Some health experts and financial executives have emphasised the direct link between healthcare infrastructure and economic transformation. They spoke during a conversation on “Reclaiming Africa’s Destiny through Investment and Innovation in Health Care” at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2005), with the theme” Building the Future on DecadesContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Political and Industry leaders have underscored African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) pivotal role in supporting African countries in the areas of health security. They spoke at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to them, the institution has played critical role especially during theContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Government and the Society for Family Health are expanding family planning access for residents through online pharmacies to achieve a more inclusive, efficient and equitable health system. Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Health, said this atContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Acting Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Vartika Rawat, urged communities to embrace yoga for physical vitality, mental clarity, and environmental harmony. Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day in Abuja, themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” Rawat highlighted yoga’s holistic power to heal. The termContinue Reading
Surgeries By Aderogba George The International College of Surgeons (ICS), in collaboration with its Nigeria Section, on Monday commenced a two-day free surgical outreach for indigent and vulnerable Nigerians in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach is part of activities marking the 58th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
