Health
Paediatrician seeks stronger support for breastfeeding mothers
By Hafsah Tilde A paediatrician, Dr Lilian Ekwem, has called for stronger family and government support for breastfeeding mothers to improve child health and…
Tag: World Health Organisation
Features
Why rabies still threatens Nigerians
Why rabies still threatens Nigerians By Hafsah Tilde, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recent confirmation of rabies cases in Gwagwalada and Kwali Area…
Features
Nigeria’s uneven journey to digital health: The winning model
Nigeria’s uneven journey to digital health: The winning model By Usman Aliyu & Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the…
Health
CSOs seek stronger action on salt in foods
By Aderogba George A coalition of non-governmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to implement urgent sodium reduction measures in processed foods. The…
Defence/Security
FRSC urges Africa to turn road safety pledges into action
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged African countries to implement road safety agreements beyond merely ratifying policies and protocols.…
Health
FG moves to bridge rehabilitation care gap
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to bridge Nigeria’s rehabilitation care gap, revealing that one in five Nigerians requires…
Health
Physician blames rising diabetes on unregulated food production, self-medication
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within…
Features
How stigma isolates children with Cerebral Palsy in Kwara
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Saturday, Feb. 9, was meant to be an ordinary haircut day for Mrs Oluwabusayo Olaoye and her two sons. However, barely…