NIDCOM, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SECTOR THROUGH DIASPORA INITIATIVE
Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Friday hosted […]
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CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE ALLEGES MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE IN SON’S DEATH AT LAGOS HOSPITAL
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has alleged that medical negligence at a Lagos hospital led to the death of
HEALTH WORKERS’ ATTITUDES CRITICAL TO CHILDHOOD VACCINATION UPTAKE – HEALTH EXPERT
The success of childhood vaccination programmes in Nigeria depends not only on the availability of vaccines but also on the
STUDY: ARTIFICIAL SUGAR CONTAINS MANY HIDDEN HEALTH RISKS
A new study has raised concerns over the safety of artificial sweeteners, warning that sorbitol, a common ingredient in many
JOHESU URGES TINUBU TO STOP SELECTIVE RETIREMENT AGE EXTENSION IN HEALTH SECTOR
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what it described as a
NMA RAISES ALARM OVER KIDNAP OF TWO DOCTORS IN EDO STATE
The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over the abduction of two medical
LASSA FEVER KILLS FOUR IN NASARAWA STATE
No fewer than four people, including two pregnant women, have reportedly died from suspected cases of Lassa fever in Awe
NIGERIA, OTHER AFRICAN NATIONS MISS 2025 ANAEMIA ELIMINATION TARGET
Nigeria and several African countries have missed the 2025 deadline set for reducing anaemia among women of reproductive age, raising
COVID-19 VACCINES REMAIN KEY TO PREVENTING SEVERE ILLNESS — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed that staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccination remains the most effective protection
ONDO GOVT APPROVES ANNUAL MEDICAL RESIDENCY TRAINING FUND FOR UNIMEDTH DOCTORS
The Ondo State Government has approved the annual payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to all regular and