Benin: Edo Government says it will commence the production of essential drugs by 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s healthcare system and end medical tourism. Governor Monday…
Ilorin: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the demands of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The Chairman…
Awka, Anambra State: The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra branch, has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to secure the freedom of their colleague, Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo, who…
Owerri: The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of 5,000 long-lasting, treated mosquito nets aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality in Imo’s rural communities. The distribution was launched under…
By Song Hye-jin | THE CHOSUNILBO A study has found that gray hair may not only be a sign of aging but also a trace of the body’s process of…
Abuja: John Cardinal Onaiyekan, former Archbishop of Abuja, has emphasised the urgent need for synergy between government and private health institutions to curb medical tourism. He criticised the frequent overseas…
Ilorin, Kwara State (Nigeria): In commemoration of World Stroke Day, the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) extended a lifeline to underserved communities by offering free medical screenings to detect…
Abuja: An Abuja-based medical practitioner, Dr Ikechukwu Orji, says that 30 per cent of screened Kaba community members in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are hypertensive. Orji, the Head of…
By Pharmacist Opara Augusta Onyinyechi Introduction The Crisis in Healthcare Access Every day across Nigeria, many people well within their active life years die not because of accidents, wars, or…
By Abujah Racheal As Nigeria approaches the dry months, the nation faces a heightened risk of Lassa fever outbreak, a recurring challenge that peaks between November and March. The multimammate…