Lagos: The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta, has officially commenced subsidised dialysis sessions for kidney patients, following a Federal Government initiative that slashes the cost of treatment by over…
Canberra: In a startling revelation, scientists have uncovered a hidden reservoir of global health threats lurking in aircraft wastewater. The Australian-led research revealed that aircraft toilet wastewater could serve as…
Abuja: Nigeria has joined a new 6.4 million dollar international research consortium aimed at accelerating the development of a vaccine against Lassa fever. This assertion is contained in a statement…
Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized N7.8bn worth of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state. Mr Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy,…
Kaduna: The Kaduna State Government has enrolled over 15,000 vulnerable persons into the State’s Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare. Gov.…
Birnin Kebbi: Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has raised concern over the 1500 rising cases of cholera in three months from mid-June to early Aug. The MSF’s Medical Coordinator…
Abuja: Prof. Charles Ameh, a global public health expert specialising in maternal and newborn health, has linked Nigeria’s high maternal and child deaths to poor health funding. Ameh said this…
Lagos: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 10,000 cartons of unregistered tomato paste and cosmetic products were seized at the Lagos Trade Fair…
Ibadan: A recent study has uncovered disturbing evidence linking poor sanitation to a high incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) among children under five in Nigeria, particularly in the northern…
Port Harcourt: No fewer than 250 babies are delivered monthly, and about 14,000 yearly at Obio Cottage Hospital in Port Harcourt, an official has said. Dr Akinwunmi Fajola, Health Manager…