Health
Sightsavers screens 4.6m persons, conducts 14,000 cataract surgeries
By Stephen Adeleye Sightsavers, an NGO, has screened 4.6 million persons for various eye conditions and conducted 14,000 cataract surgeries in the last 13…
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FCTA begins free hydrocele surgeries in Abuja
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday commenced free hydrocele surgeries for affected residents across the six Area Councils. Dr…
Health
FG to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries by 2027 — Salako
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it will conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries nationwide by the end of 2027 to tackle avoidable blindness…
Health
National Orthopaedic Hospital Jos records 154 major surgeries in 9 months — MD
By Blessing Odega Prof. Icha Onche, Medical Director (MD) of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, says the hospital has performed 154 major surgeries, treated…
Health
FG frees 1,600 women from obstetric fistula burden, says NHIA
Women By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal No fewer than 1,600 women suffering from obstetric fistula have undergone free surgeries under the Federal Government’s National Health Insurance…
Health
ICS begins 2-day surgeries to aid vulnerable Nigerians
Surgeries By Aderogba George The International College of Surgeons (ICS), in collaboration with its Nigeria Section, on Monday commenced a two-day free surgical outreach…
Foreign
28 children benefit from KSrelief cochlear implant surgeries
By Hadiza Mohammed The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center's (KSrelief) volunteer medical team has performed 28 cochlear implant surgeries for children in…