By Justina Auta The House of Representative Committee on Specialty Healthcare has pledged its support to advocate for increased budgetary allocation to improve blood service delivery in the country. Lawan Ali-Shettima, Deputy Chairman of the committee, stated this during an oversight visit and roundtable discussion with the management of theContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the country’s research capacity. The MoU was signed on Monday in Lagos. Prof. Babatunde Salako, the Director-General of NIMR, said the partnership wouldContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Michael Obaro, a Consultant Clinical Pharmacologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says soft gel technology, a new innovative approach to oral drug delivery, will revolutionise malaria treatment in the country. He explained that soft gel capsules, known for their enhanced bioavailability and patient-friendlyContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) in collaboration with Onesight Essilorluxottica Foundation on Friday flagged off the Effective Spectacle Coverage Initiative Nigeria (ESCIN), to increase access to eye care in the country, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also reports that the First Vision Centre inContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A global humanitarian organisation, Mercy Corps, has empowered young boys and girls with opportunities to connect with potential employers, enhance their professional skills, and explore diverse career paths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mercy Corps achieved this through its Girls Improving Resilience Through LivelihoodContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Medical experts have advised people who are 40 years and above to go for regular eye checks and consult a qualified ophthalmologist for treatment when diagnosed with an eye disorder. Dr Fatima Kyari, Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) made the call inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has approved measures to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in line with President Bola Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve the nutritional status of Nigerians. Delivering his address during the council’s meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, Vice-President KashimContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Centre For Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) in partnership with the Centre For Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) on Friday sensitised and tested no fewer than 248 pregnant women and others for HIV. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme wasContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday confiscated alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and pet bottles below 200ml worth millions of naira in Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the alcoholic beverages confiscated by theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has tasked the committee on Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Paediatric AIDS Acceleration Plan to scale-up interventions to eliminate HIV transmission in Nigeria. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, while inaugurating the committee in Abuja, expressed concern thatContinue Reading
