Nigerian female students selling their eggs to cope with hardship – Doctor raises alarm
A Nigerian doctor has raised a serious concern about what he describes as a “silent pandemic” — the growing trend…
Category: Health
NMA Anambra rejects NSIWC’s allowance review
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra chapter, has rejected the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission’ s (NSIWC) reviewed allowances…
Sustainable Funding: CCM retreat sparks new era of health governance
Alfred Ajayi For far too long, health advocacy has occurred in silos—programme implementers here, legislators over there. That ugly reality…
Council boss lifts 18 Anambra PHCs with modern medical equipment
Chinedum Elekwachi Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Council in Anambra State, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike has distributed modern medical equipment…
Catholic Medical Practitioners advocate natural birth control methods
The Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ACMPN) said natural birth control remains the best method of family…
CharlyBoy launches prostate screening campaign, urges public support
Foremost Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a campaign on prostate cancer screening across Nigeria. Charlyboy…
Health Insurance: Anambra lawmaker enrols 150 constituents
Mr Anayo Okpalaeke, member representing Aguata Constituency-I in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has sponsored the enrollment of 150…
Suspended exco bent on causing anarchy in Onitsha drug market – Chair alleges
Chinedum Elekwachi Leadership of Ogbo-ogwu market in Onitsha, Anambra state has raised the alarm over alleged plans by suspended members…
NYSC’s HIRD offers free medicare to over 230 locals in Anambra
Chinedum Elekwachi National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has organized a free medical care for residents of Enugu-Ukwu,…
Diphtheria and Nigeria’s urgent need for coordinated action
Alfred Ajayi In recent months, Nigeria has been grappling with the resurgence of diphtheria – a deadly yet preventable disease.…