By Folasade Akpan The Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Natalia Kanem, has raised alarm over a global shortage of nearly one million midwives. Kanem made this known while marking the International Day of the Midwife, celebrated globally on May 5. The 2025 theme, “Midwives: CriticalContinue Reading

By Abujah Racheal To curb healthcare-associated infections and strengthen public health systems, IPC stakeholders and government officials urge that hand hygiene be institutionalised as a national culture, not merely observed as a symbolic annual event. They made the call on Monday during a commemorative event marking World Hand Hygiene DayContinue Reading

By Justina Auta Medical professionals have called for increased research and improved access to clinical services to ensure effective treatment outcomes for children suffering from cancer. The call was made during the 2025 virtual “Dear Doctor” annual series, organised by the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) on Sunday. The NewsContinue Reading

By Folasade Akpan Mr Emmanuel Umenwa, the Chief Executive Officer, Geneith Pharmaceutical Limited, says combating malaria in Nigeria demands innovation and youth-driven ideas. Umenwa said this in Abuja, during a media conference to announce the Geneith National Health Competition aimed at leveraging on young people to own the fight againstContinue Reading