By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government has urged stronger healthcare regulation and increased collaboration to address key challenges faced by health systems across Africa. This call was made on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) workshop in Abuja. Dr Iziq Adekunle Salako,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has enroled 198,810 residents of the territory into its Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in one year. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Nathan Nwakamma The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation has begun free cataract treatments for no fewer than 1,000 residents of Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foundation has earlier carried out a screening exercise during which people were diagnosed with cataract and profiled forContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat malaria and strengthen diagnostic capacity. The Registrar of the council, Prof. Tosan Erhabor, made this known in Abuja on Monday when the twoContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has taken steps toward reducing indices of maternal and child mortality in the territory. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCTA, stated this during the inauguration of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and InitiativesContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Adesida Adewumi, a Consultant Family Physician, has warned that heat waves can exacerbate mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Adewumi stressed that extreme heat had significant implications for both physical andContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH (NNS SOROH) has provided free medical services to more than 2,000 residents of Tombia Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa. Commodore Omobamidele Akinbami, Commander of NNS SOROH, said during the outreach that the initiative aimed to strengthen cooperation with the hostContinue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has enlisted the support of traditional rulers in Bauchi State to ensure widespread compliance with polio vaccination efforts. During a courtesy visit to the Emir of Dass, Alhaji Othman Usman, on Friday, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Chief of the Bauchi FieldContinue Reading
By Yinka Owolewa The Kwara Government on Thursday signed an agreement to upgrade the Omu-Aran General Hospital to a Teaching Hospital for medical students of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko. TAU is located in Oko, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir The Sokoto State government has warned residents of Tureta Local Government Area against seeking treatment from local barbers for suspected cases of metal poisoning. Dr Faruk Abubakar, the State Commissioner for Health, issued the warning on Wednesday while presenting government-provided drugs for patients at General Hospital, Tureta.Continue Reading
