Over 10,000 nurses unemployed despite health workforce shortage
Lara Adejoro Despite severe manpower shortage in the health sector, over 10,000 trained nurses and midwives are currently unemployed, Saturday Reportr Door reports. This is […]
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Registrar seeks rehabilitation therapy’s integration into universal health coverage
By Agency The Registrar of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria, Prof. Rufai Yusuf-Ahmad, has said the board is set to develop an action […]
Co-workers blame stress as Ogun teacher slumps, dies
Bankole Taiwo A teacher with the Olokinne High School, Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Mrs Oluwatosin Aina, reportedly […]
Excessive smartphone use may affect children’s development, according to physicians
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe Excessive use of smartphones by children and teens could negatively affect their brain development and learning, physicians have warned. The health experts […]
Why malnutrition may cause antibiotic resistance – Experts
By Chijioke Iremeka Senior medical and nutrition experts say malnutrition could lead to antibiotic resistance. They also noted that malnutrition could make antibiotics ineffective in […]
Cross River records 586 cases of gender-based violence in 10 months
By Agency The Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Edema Irom, stated that the state recorded 586 cases of gender-based violence between January […]
Minister hopeful of solution to climate change effects
By Agency Report The Minister of Environment, Abass Balarabe, has expressed optimism about the solutions to the negative effects of climate change. Lawal spoke on […]
SOGON seeks end to maternal mortality
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe Maternal and child health experts have reiterated the importance of collaborative efforts in improving the health of women and children in Nigeria […]
1.63 million Nigerians with HIV on treatment – NACA
By Lara Adejoro The National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Friday said 1.8 million persons are estimated to be living with HIV in […]
Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free healthcare
By Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Ogun State government says it is targeting 15,000 pregnant women as beneficiaries of its free delivery programme tagged “Ibidero” as part […]