Dr. Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, has called for the urgent adoption of precise and targeted therapies to effectively…
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The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has partnered with Values Africa, a pan-African media and advocacy organisation, to mobilise 10,000…
The Awyetu Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), located at Bwari General Hospital in Abuja, has recorded 345 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) between 2020 and 2024.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday inaugurated a 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital at Awo-Omamma, near Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The Deputy Director of Medical Laboratory Services at National Hospital in Abuja, Dr Emmanuel Akhaumere has called for increased public awareness about proper blood collection practices.
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Pate has announced the integration of the Sector-wide Approach (SWAp) initiative, a strategy to unify the health sector and enhance funding with key stakeholders’ involvement.
The Anambra State Government has trained and inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Alternate Care for Children in the state.
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill for an Act to Provide for Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls in Nasarawa State Public Schools by the Nasarawa State Government and other Related Matters Therewith.
A coalition of public health advocates has bemoaned the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for failing to curb the rising sale and marketing of e-cigarettes and flavoured vapes to minors.
A Consultant Family Physician at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Dr Modupe Ajibawo, has highlighted the need for proper breastfeeding of infants to reduce the risk of allergic conditions like asthma.