HIV: Lagos, Benue, Akwa Ibom lead in Antiretroviral Therapy recipients
The number of adults and children receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) across Nigeria stood at varying levels among states in the…
Category: Health
Diasporan Nnewi indigenes offset N10m medical bills for indigent patients
Emma Elekwa Nnewi Union in Atlanta Georgia USA has picked the medical bills for indigent patients in selected hospitals in…
NAFDAC working to cut salt intake with new regulations
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified plans to reduce sodium content in pre-packaged…
Mrs Soludo pushes for inclusive healthcare, says health defines thriving society
Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described health as the greatest wealth and a fundamental measure…
Alleged Histology Report: NMA Delta debunks link to Blessing CEO
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Delta State chapter, has distanced itself from a histology report circulating online and allegedly linked…
SPARK 2 baseline validation meeting strengthens primary healthcare delivery in Anambra
Stakeholders in Anambra State’s health sector have reaffirmed their commitment to improving primary healthcare delivery following a baseline validation meeting…
AMLSN raises alarm over proposed health law amendments, warns of risks to patient safety
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has called for the immediate suspension of proposed amendments to key…
Lassa Fever: 37 health workers Infected, 3 doctors dead – NMA
Health workers across Nigeria are facing rising risks as the Lassa fever outbreak spreads, with infections and deaths recorded among…
Hypertension no longer adults’ disease, now hitting younger Nigerians — Expert
Dr Chukwudi Njelita, Chief Managing Director of Rock Foundation Hospital, Awka, has raised concern over the increasing prevalence of high…
Nigeria faces shortage of specialised healthcare professionals — Alausa
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the widening gap in the training of critical healthcare professionals, warning that the…