Scientific discoveries and medical innovations which are products of deep research are responsible for increased life expectancy in Nigeria and other countries of the world. This was the thought of Nigeria’s pride on the global health stage, Dr Chike Ihekweazu.
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For 36 years, Tayo Oredola-Elegbede has lived with sickle cell disease. She has endured the pain, the hospital visits, and…
Neurosurgeon experts have called for the urgent alignment of Nigeria’s medical practices with global standards to improve patient outcomes for conditions like acute brain turmoil, spine injuries, strokes, and other neurological emergencies.
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have called for a stronger commitment to regional health security through policy reforms and enhanced collaboration.
Some health experts in Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states have raised concerns on the state of healthcare delivery services in the country noting that urgent and concerted efforts were needed to address the situation.
Getting the right diagnosis is an essential aspect of healthcare because it provides a reading or an explanation of a patient’s health problem, which helps to inform subsequent health care decisions.
A Consultant Dentist, Dr Bolaji Adebiyi, has cautioned Nigerians to take care of their oral health because many medical challenges first show signs in the mouth.
Sophia Nadia Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on the Federal Government to create policies that encourage the local production of affordable menstrual hygiene products.
The Federal Government has announced the development of a comprehensive implementation plan for Catastrophic Health Insurance to support patients with end-stage renal diseases, sickle cell disease, and cancers.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State government has invested N1.68 billion in salaries for 1,696 health workers across primary, secondary,…