By Martha Agas The Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID) says its 2025 edition of the National Health Dialogue will spotlight the performance of the Primary Healthcare sector. The Executive Director of CJID, Akintunde Babatunde, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Babatunde saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has entered a multi-year pact with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The agreement is designed to strengthen oversight in the health sector. Under the pact, both institutions will monitor, track, and audit expenditures tied to theContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, has called for strong political will to prioritise adequate resource allocation to maternal and child health. Fabamwo said this on Wednesday during the 24th Biennial Conference and Investiture Ceremony of the MedicalContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Fire Service (FFS) FCT Command on Monday organised a mental health awareness workshop on the importance of maintaining sound mental health while ensuring the safety of citizens. Speaking at the opening of the training the FFS FCT Controller, Mohammed Anas, said the essence of aContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Convener of D’Bio Wellness & Self-care, Dr Monica Eimunjeze, has called for collective action to enforce self-care initiatives among citizens, in order to improve health outcomes in Nigeria. Eimunjeze made the call at the second edition of the D’Bio Wellness & Selfcare Summit onContinue Reading
Projects By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched the distribution of the ‘Renewed Hope Mother–Baby Kits Initiative’ and the ‘Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project’, aimed at improving maternal health and household air quality. FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, inaugurated the two projects on WednesdayContinue Reading
News Analysis by Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a region where misinformation and scepticism often undermine outbreak responses, experts say media collaboration could be the game-changer in driving public acceptance of medical innovations across West Africa. From COVID-19 vaccines to ongoing efforts against Ebola, Lassa fever, MpoxContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Prof. Benjamin Uzochukwu of the Department of Public Health, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has called for stronger multi-sectoral coordination to sustain health security gains in West Africa. Uzochukwu made the call at the opening of the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (ELFIC2025) on Monday inContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world besieged with various food-related ailments, the importance of good nutrition cannot be overemphasised. Dieticians say eating nutrient-dense food ranging from dietary bread and whole grains to legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins is critical to healthy living. In talkingContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Saturday provided free medical screening for diabetes and hypertension to residents at the Garki Village Primary Health Centre, Abuja. Dr Anthony Orji, Chief Medical Officer, Pharma Healthcare Department, AMAC, said the exercise, sponsored by AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, wasContinue Reading
