By Oluwafunke Ishola Dr Adeyemi Opeoluwa, Director Scientific, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), has called for improved investment in laboratory regulatory capacity to advance food micronutrient analysis. Opeoluwa said this at the graduation of the third cohort of theContinue Reading
By Zainab Oyekan No fewer than 68,000 children are expected to be vaccinated in Plateau against polio by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Ms Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Bauchi Field Officer, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos, during an advocacy visit toContinue Reading
By Zubairu Idris The Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCA) says it is targeting not less than 3 million children during the forthcoming polio immunisation campaign scheduled for April 26 to 29. Its Executive Secretary, Dr Shamsudeen Yahaya, made the disclosure at a media dialogue with UNICEF, Katsina StateContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the ‘Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage in 2025’ by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care. The award was presented at a ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday. The Chairman of the Institute, DrContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120 in Nigeria. The agency said on its twitter handle that the counterfeit product was discovered and reportedContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), has been recognised by the Institute for Managed Care and Health Insurance for its outstanding contributions to improving access to healthcare in the state. The award, presented on Tuesday in Abuja, was tagged ‘Best Health Insurance and Managed Care GovernmentContinue Reading
By Joy Mbachi Dr Law Mefor, Anambra Commissioner for Information, has called for legislation to stop the use of industrial oxygen in hospitals across the country saying that it is dangerous to people’s health. Mefor made the call during a courtesy visit to Ms Nwamaka Arinze, the Managing Director/Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Lillian U. Okoro Continued investment, political will, and community-driven action are critical to promoting access to Family Planning (FP) services and safe motherhood across the country, the Development Communications Network (DEVCOMS) says. The Project Lead, DEVCOMS, Mr Onche Odeh, made the assertion in commemoration of the 2025 MotherhoodContinue Reading
By Ahmed Abba The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the 400KW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said the project was aimed at boosting healthcare delivery and promoting renewable energy inContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Irede Foundation, on Saturday, embarked on an awareness walk in Benin City to promote access to free prosthetic limbs for children, decrying the poor response it had so far received. The outreach tagged “Out on a Limb 2025”, took place on the Oluku axis of theContinue Reading
