public health Nigeria

A sweeping global study reveals that nearly half of people with diabetes don’t even know they have it, with young adults being the most overlooked. While most diagnosed patients receive …

Kano: The Nigerian Chapter of the West African College of Physicians (WACP) has issued a nationwide call to action, urging citizens to embrace healthier lifestyle choices as a means to …

Katsina: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Katsina State chapter, has threatened to embark on a strike over a purported Federal Government circular on salary adjustments for medical and dental practitioners …

Lagos: The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) held a sensitisation session for young professionals on the risks associated with cancer in Lagos on Thursday. The two-hour knowledge-sharing session …

Commonly, a cigarette is a narrow cylinder containing a combustible material, typically tobacco, that is rolled into thin paper for smoking. It is ignited at one end, causing it to …

Abuja: The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has called on health practitioners to be more dedicated during public service to foster meaningful growth in the …

Akure: Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has raised concerns over the growing trend of brain drain in the country, particularly in the health sector, warning of its …

Lagos: As Nigeria targets the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by 2030, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) reports that the government is making commendable progress in this …

Abuja: Experts have emphasised the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt robust policies to combat the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This call was made on Wednesday during a …

Dr Douglas Okor, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Health Reform Advocate, says the viral FMC Abuja video has triggered a much-needed national debate on healthcare delivery, empathy, and the urgency for leadership …