By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) says it aims to raise N100 billion over a period of five years to support cancer survivors and promote cancer research in Nigeria. The President of the society, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, disclosed this in commemoration of National Cancer Survivors’ Day. Omonisi saidContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe Mr Gbolahan Ogunleye, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Saturday urged traditional medicine practitioners to enhance research on herbal drugs and treatments. Ogunleye, who represents Ikorodu Constituency I under the APC, gave the advice during the presentation of tables and chairs to theContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman The family of two deceased brothers, Micheal Alao, 48 and David Alao, 44, has launched an emergency response education NGO after their tragic deaths from armed robbery and cardiac arrest, respectively. The NGO, ‘Michael and David Alao Memorial Emergency Preparedness (M & DAMEP)’, was named afterContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH), Lafia, is set to lead the establishment of Nigeria’s first vaccine research and development hub focused on Lassa fever and other infectious outbreaks. Dr Ikrama Hassan, FUTH’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), unveiled the initiative on Saturday in Abuja during the inauguralContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal A leading vaccine expert, Dr Simon Agwale, has called for urgent investment in vaccine research infrastructure to strengthen Nigeria’s ability to tackle future pandemics. Agwale, a global vaccine researcher and member of the international “100 Days Mission” team, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), with support from the UN Women is developing a community-led response system model to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other harmful practices. The Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi stated this in Abuja, during a strategic engagementContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Prominent Nigerians have praised Dr Adedamola Dada, outgoing Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, for his exceptional and transformative contributions to public healthcare. Among those commending him are Dr Iziak Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare;Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi According to the the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), inadequate access to resources has continued to undermine ability of girls and women to manage their menstruation healthily and respectfully. The UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist, Mr Monday Johnson, stated this atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday, mobilised residents of the territory to support the girl child during menstrual period. The Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, made the call in Abuja, at an event organised to commemorate the 2025 WorldContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has encouraged girls to embrace menstruation with pride and confidence, recognising themselves as vital contributors to humanity’s sustainability. Mrs Aderonke Akinwole, Social and Behavioural Change Specialist at UNICEF, gave the advice during anContinue Reading
