Dietitians and nutritionists working in Lagos State hospitals want the government to give them more say in how hospitals are managed.
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To help reduce the number of women dying during childbirth in Nigeria, a digital health project called *Birth Safe Nigeria* will train 1,000 nurses and midwives in five states. The training will teach them how to handle emergencies during childbirth and save lives.
A new global health analysis has spotlighted the countries grappling with the highest death rates from ischemic heart disease, commonly…
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has stated that Nigeria is making commendable strides toward the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with the country targeting total eradication by 2030.
Following the Federal Government’s new law on universal health coverage, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has asked the government to quickly bring back the board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to help make the plan work across the country.
Jocelyn Ademiluyi, who leads Honeycedars Impact, says mental health is a big problem that many adults don’t talk about enough. This is especially true for adults in their busiest, most productive years.
The Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has announced a fresh disbursement of N32 billion to upgrade over 8,000 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across Nigeria.
Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, former head of Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control, has urged leaders to give more attention to skin health and include it as part of basic healthcare services.
A Professor of Chemistry, Akan Williams, has called on the Nigerian government to regulate the use of antibiotics to safeguard public health.
More than 50,000 Nigerians have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) following intensified screening efforts across the country, according to the Global Fund, an international non-governmental organization.