By Monday Ijeh Foursquare Gospel Church, Pegi Estate in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, has urged Christians to embrace prayers, as well as medical care for healthy living. A cleric at the church, Pastor Raph Iluyemi, made the call on Saturday during a medical outreach organised byContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has announced plans to procure 25 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand cancer treatment capacity and strengthen cancer control across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed A Bauchi based NGO, Child is Gold Foundation (CIGF) says it has mobilised about 100 pints of blood for emergency medical care. Mr George Nuhu, Programme Manager of the foundation stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Friday. HeContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A male breast cancer survivor, Mr Jacob Omonade, has called for increased public awareness of male breast cancer and improved access to diagnosis and treatment, saying ignorance, stigma and inadequate healthcare infrastructure continue endangering lives. Omonade made the call in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike and Nefishetu Yakubu The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Nigeria, says it is administering medical aids to 7 migrants with severe medical among the 182 recently returnee migrants from Libya. The IOM Lagos Transit Centre manager, Mr Stanley Ukaegbu, disclosed to newsmen on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has introduced new standards for rehabilitation practice nationwide, inaugurating digital regulatory portals and implementing major policy reforms approved by the Federal Government. Prof. Rufia Ahmad, Registrar of the board, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Mercy Sawok/Justina Auta Medical experts and the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation have called for increased government funding and expanded health insurance coverage to improve access to treatment and care for children battling cancer in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call during an outreach programme organised for children receiving cancerContinue Reading
By Reporters Project Pink Blue (PPB), a leading cancer care non-governmental organisation, held a specialised training for oncology nurses to broaden their knowledge on breast cancer care and management. The training in Abuja also focused on improving early detection and prevention of breast cancer. It was organised in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders, health experts and persons living with lupus have demanded stronger awareness, improved diagnosis, financial assistance and better healthcare services for Nigerians battling the chronic autoimmune disease across communities nationwide. They made the call on Sunday in Abuja during activities commemorating the 2026 WorldContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Doctors On Call Health Support Initiative says it has commenced plans to train 10,000 Nigerians as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and expand digital healthcare access nationwide. Dr Adejobi Adeloye, founder of the initiative disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on FridayContinue Reading
