Rep. member Gwacham clarifies viral clip, backs motion on emergency medical response
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Maureen Gwacham, representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency, has clarified a viral video clip…
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Improper antibiotic use linked to surge in drug-resistant TB – Expert
A Professor of Paediatrics at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Prof. Nnamdi Onyire, has warned that the growing misuse of antibiotics…
Phyno to launch condom brand “Okpu Alobam”
Popular Nigerian rapper Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, widely known as Phyno, is set to launch a new condom brand named “Okpu…
Gombe launches ComWatch App to combat antibiotic misuse and rising drug resistance
The Gombe State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Jhpiego and eHealth Africa, has launched the ComWatch App to promote…
Lassa Fever: NCDC confirms 663 cases, 167 deaths nationwide
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 663 cases of Lassa fever and 167 related deaths…
Anambra SAT calls for strategic investment in PHCs
The Anambra State Advocacy Team (SAT), has called for strategic budgetary allocation for primary healthcare service delivery in the forthcoming…
Diagnostic accuracy in public health facilities drops to 46.1% — NBS Report
Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to…
Anambra PHCs still underfunded amidst interventions – Group
By Emma Elekwa The TB Network State Advocacy Team (SAT) says Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Anambra State continue to…
Standing for science: Experts push evidence-based healthcare at World Health Day Seminar in Anambra
The hall in Awka carried an unusual blend of urgency and hope as health professionals, advocates, and community members gathered…
UNICEF raises alarm, says only 50% of pregnant women in Kano receive skilled care
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over maternal healthcare in Kano State, revealing that only about half…