Category: Health

Enugu announces outbreak of cholera

  The Enugu State Government has announced the outbreak of cholera in the state, urging residents to take precautions to avoid its spread. Prof. Emmanuel Obi, the...

Experts, survivor harp on early detection to enhance cancer treatment

  Caption:Pate,health Minister Some medical experts and a cancer survivor, on Sunday emphasised the need for regular screening and early detection of cancer to...

Kpakpando Foundation 19th Anniversary Celebration : Providing Succour for Persons Living with Disabilities

        Eye test and surgery from previous edition     The Kpakpando Foundation, a non governmental organisation established to create an...

75% of new HIV infections among adolescents in girls-UNICEF

Caption: Celine Lafoucriere,Chief UNICEF Field Office for SW,Nigeria The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 75 per cent of the new HIV infections among...

RSG Shuts Six Illegal Medical Facilities for quackery, Unethical Practices

By Omolara Akintoye     The Rivers State Government has taken decisive action against unauthorized medical practices, sealing six healthcare facilities accused...

Nigeria records 54 new suspected MPox cases in Week 39

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 54 new suspected Mpox cases were recorded in Nigeria during Week 39 of 2024, marking a...

International Day of the Girl : Women International Partners Good Way Fdtn

  In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl, The Women International in partnership with The Good Way Foundation have launched the 2024 Pink Up for...

NNPC/Seplat JV’s “Eye Can See” Programme Restores Vision, Hope in Imo

            The NNPC Ltd/ Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) partnership has conducted a medical outreach, providing free eye health services...

Bill to regulate surrogacy scales second reading in House of Reps

  A bill for an Act to establish Nigeria Surrogacy Regulatory Commission has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. Also Read:Lagos Task Force...

Independence Day: SSAP-SDGs Highlights Nigeria’s Commitment to Sustainable Development

Pix Caption : SSAP-SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire   As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Anniversary, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on...