As Nigeria marks National Safe Motherhood Day, a public health physician and maternal health advocate, Dr. Owen Omo-Ojo, has called for […]
Category: Health
Diabetes affects 8% of Nigerians, hypertension 14%, while 25% carry the sickle cell gene
The National Coordinator of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Division at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social […]
NAFDAC to Regulate Sodium in Packaged Foods Over Hypertension Concerns
Nigeria’s food and drug regulator (NAFDAC) is seeking to cap sodium levels in pre-packaged foods, warning that Nigerians consume almost twice […]
Resident Doctors Launch Nationwide Strike Tuesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike on Tuesday, April 7, citing concerns […]
Federal Government: Hunger Is a Health Crisis, Not Just a Food Problem
The Federal Government disclosed that hunger in Nigeria is not only a food security issue but a wider health, development, and national […]
11 Nigerian Labs Get Global Diagnostic Standard
Nigeria has taken a critical step towards closing years of mistrust in medical test results, with eleven laboratories across public, private, military […]
Lassa Fever Claims Six Lives in Edo State
The Edo State Government has confirmed that six persons have died following an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The […]
Health Agency Urges Calm Over Surge in Respiratory Infections in Kano
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KNCDC) has confirmed a surge in respiratory infection cases across Kano State, urging residents […]
FG Unveils 10-Year Initiative to Combat Preventable Blindness
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combat preventable blindness with the launch of SightQuest Nigeria, a 10-year eye health programme […]
Edo First Lady Launches Measles–Rubella Vaccination Campaign, Calls for Full Participation
The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edo State, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has officially launched the statewide Measles–Rubella vaccination campaign, urging stakeholders […]
