2 h. ago Foundation, experts decry rising trauma among Nigerian girls amid mental health gaps

Mental health experts and the Ladies of Virtue and Excellence foundation have expressed concerns over rising cases of trauma among read more Foundation, experts decry rising trauma among Nigerian girls amid mental health gaps

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29 h. ago 50 Nigerian health firms advance funding discussions under PVAC’s $2bn facility

As SPAN, PVAC sign MoU to boost local production of scientific, healthcare products At least 50 Nigerian healthcare companies are read more 50 Nigerian health firms advance funding discussions under PVAC’s $2bn facility

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40 h. ago Resident doctors issue 19 demands to avert indefinite strike

•Say FG owing health workers N38bn allowance The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 demands which it described as minimum expectations required to avert a total and indefinite nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Saturday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the President, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, stated this on Monday […]

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3 w. ago FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed concern over the failing health of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is facing trial in the Republic of Benin. Egbaji, businessman and cleric from Cross River State, according to a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of […] The post FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG raises concerns over health condition of Nigerian facing trial in Benin Republic

Tribune Online FG raises concerns over health condition of Nigerian facing trial in Benin Republic She stated that the Ministry had made spirited effort to rescue the troubled Egbaji in line with the citizen diplomacy thrust of the Renewed Hope Agenda of FG raises concerns over health condition of Nigerian facing trial in Benin Republic Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Federal Government Targets 100m Children For Immunisation Against Measles, Others

The federal government has launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off ceremony […]

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3 w. ago 100m Children To Get Measles, Polio, HPV Jabs — Federal Government

The Federal Government, on Monday, launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off […]

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3 w. ago Experts Call For Prompt Response To Tackle Global Health Challenges

  Biosafety and biosecurity experts in Nigeria  have advocated  a shared responsibility, prevention, detection, prompt response and multi-sectoral approaches to tackle global health challenges. They stated that global health security also requires collective efforts to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats. They made the assertions during the 8th Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NIBSA) […]

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3 w. ago Taming silent killers of men: Why many men are losing their lives to indifferenes, carelessness

Tribune Online Taming silent killers of men: Why many men are losing their lives to indifferenes, carelessness In this report by VINCENT KURAUN, medical experts stress the significance for Nigerian men to engage in routine health check-ups to ensure early detection and prompt treatment of health concerns. A significant number of Nigerian men are battling with health issues that often go undiagnosed and untreated. The societal expectation for men to embody strength […] Taming silent killers of men: Why many men are losing their lives to indifferenes, carelessness Tribune Online

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3 w. ago First Lady reaffirms commitment to safe motherhood, commissions new maternal and child hospital in Gombe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to health and well-being for Nigerian mothers and children. This is even as she reiterates the critical importance of maternal and child healthcare as a central focus of the Renewed Hope Agenda spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu. She stressed this while […] The post First Lady reaffirms commitment to safe motherhood, commissions new maternal and child hospital in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago All Nigerians are now entitled to compulsory health insurance 

Tribune Online All Nigerians are now entitled to compulsory health insurance  No doubt,  the primary aim of the NHIA Act is to ensure that every Nigerian and legal resident has access to affordable, quality, and comprehensive health care services through mandatory health insurance. All Nigerians are now entitled to compulsory health insurance  Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Health Workers Hail Kaduna Governor Over Full Implementation Of CONMESS, CONHESS

Health sector unions in Kaduna State have commended Governor Uba Sani for what they described as historic reforms that have transformed the state’s healthcare system. At a joint press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Medical and Health […]

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