Scientists advocate use of natural health remedies
By Janet Ogundepo Stakeholders at the ongoing 33rd Annual General Meeting and 17th Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Pharmacognosy have emphasised the crucial […]
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Maternal death: FCTA enrolls pregnant women in health insurance
By Lara Adejoro, Abuja The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe said the FCT Administration is […]
51 health workers quit FMC, Reps vow to stop brain drain
By Lara Adejoro, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions on Tuesday vowed to reduce the outflow of Nigerians seeking medical care abroad […]
AI health innovations may speed up drug discoveries in endemic diseases – Bill Gates
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Microsoft co-founder, has said people across the world, especially Nigerians should be excited about […]
Children taking energy drinks at risk of cardiovascular, mental health challenges- Experts
Can Drinks. Image source: Cleveland Clinic Sodiq Ojuroungbe Medical experts have warned parents not to allow their children to consume energy drinks, as it may […]
Bill Gates to visit Nigeria, plans partnering on health, developmental issues
Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be in Nigeria this week to discuss global health and developmental issues with […]
10 things to know about newly appointed Special Adviser on Health, Dr. Salma Anas-Kolo
Sodiq Ojuroungbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, approved the appointment of Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas as his new Special Adviser on Health. Her appointment […]
Nigeria recorded notable improvement in health, needs increased research – NIMR DG
The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Professor Babatunde Salako, on Monday, said Nigeria had made notable improvements in the health sector as it celebrates […]
Gender-based Violence: Group advocates justice, victims’ prompt referral to health facilities
Chima Azubuike Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation has appealed for prompt justice and referral to health facilities for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence victims in Gombe State. […]
Population experts advocate increased investment in women’s health, education
Population experts have called for increased investment in the health, education and well-being of women and girls, as well as in critical population groups for […]