By Daniel Obaje The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, has began the extensive renovation of its Infectious disease centre. This is aimed at strengthening preparedness for public health emergencies and emerging disease outbreaks. Prof. Thairu Yunusa, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known during an inspectionContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari/Franca Ofili The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, has urged stakeholders to develop clear policy frameworks to ensure that research findings on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are translated into improved healthcare delivery for affected communities. Fawehinmi made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Patient-CentredContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate has called on Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to expedite fund releases and activate emergency financing mechanisms for disease outbreak response. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, alongside Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun A Chinese scientific delegation has visited the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) to explore opportunities for strategic collaboration in infectious disease research, vaccine development, and capacity building. The delegation was led by Prof. George Gao, a renowned Chinese Virologist and former Director-General of the ChinaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta No fewer than 3,343 men have received free surgical treatment for hydrocele, a disease that causes scrotal swelling, helping to improve their health, restore dignity and reduce stigma. This was disclosed by Joy Tarbo, Communications Associate at Sightsavers Nigeria, in a statement issued on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
