World Malaria Day: Firm raises awareness, gives free treatment
2024-05-01
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Health minister to support establishment of poisoning treatment centres
2024-05-01
By Aderogba George The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate has pledged government’s readiness to support the establishment of more poisoning treatment centres in Nigeria. The minister made the pledge during the closing session of the two-day workshop on integrating and strengthening emergency care for poisoned andContinue Reading
Sen. Nwoko seeks increased investment in health sector
2024-05-01
By Folasade Akpan Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has emphasised the need for increased investment in the health sector to give Nigerians the best healthcare services. He made the call on Monday in Abuja during the launch of an expanded Caroline Medical Centre. Nwoko who is a member, Senate Committee onContinue Reading
NFCMS Report: Shettima expresses FG’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s nutrition indices
2024-04-30
By Justina Auta Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed Federal Government’s commitment to implement the 2021 National Food Consumption and Micronutrients Survey (NFCMS ) report for improved nutritional outcomes in the country. He made this known at the launch of the NFCMS report on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by MrsContinue Reading
FG distributes empowerment equipment to women
2024-04-30
By Justina Auta Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye on Tuesday said the government has started distributing sustainable empowerment equipment to women across selected states. Kennedy-Ohanenye disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. She said purchase and distribution of empowerment equipment for women were conducted in theContinue Reading
NMA Presidential Aspirant pledges Inclusivity, seeks unity among members
2024-04-30
By Aderogba George Dr Kefas Zawaya, a presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), has vowed to lead an inclusive government if elected in the association’s upcoming election on May 5. Zawaya made this commitment during an interactive session with NMA-FCT members in Abuja. He urged members nationwide toContinue Reading
33% of children under 5 years stunted – Survey
2024-04-30
By Justina Auta The National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey (NFCMS) shows that 33 per cent of Nigerian children under five years suffer stunted growth. Nebeolisa Anako, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP), disclosed this at the opening of a two-day National Launch of theContinue Reading
Japanese healthcare firm inaugurates pain management product in Nigeria
2024-04-30
By Oluwafunke Ishola A global healthcare company, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc., has introduced Salonpas, an innovative solution for pain management to Nigerians. Mr Taro Hiramatsu, Executive Officer of the company made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Hiramatsu said Salonpas would make a positive difference in theContinue Reading
Group partners Health Ministry on free Hepatitis screening, treatment in 10 states
2024-04-29
By Aderogba George The Centre For Initiative and Development (CFID), a Taraba-based NGO, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Health to provide free Hepatitis screening for pregnant women in 10 states. Dr Danjuma Adda, a former President of World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) who is also the Executive Director ofContinue Reading
Foundations subsidise open-heart surgeries for Nigerians
2024-04-29
By Oluwafunke Ishola Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF), in partnership with U.S.-based Vincent Obioma Ohaju Memorial (VOOM) Foundation, will subsidise open heart surgeries for some Nigerians suffering from heart-related diseases. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Chidimma Okoye, Executive Director, SEOF, and made available to newsmen inContinue Reading
