Cholera: Nigeria records 63 deaths, 2,102 suspected cases in 33 states
A total of 63 deaths and 2,102 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded across 33 states and 122 local government areas in the country as of June 30, 2024, with a
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Firm, group donate ICU to boost healthcare in Lagos
To reinforce commitment to the advancement of healthcare services, Egbin Power Plc and Sahara Group Foundation have donated a five-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to the General Hospital Ijede, Lagos. The initiative
NDDC begins free medical mission in Cross River communities, targets 3,500
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced Free Medical Mission in rural areas in Cross River State and plans to treat 3,500 rural dwellers. Speaking at the outreach at the General
Customs to expedite clearance of medical supplies in ports
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) plans to expedite the clearance process for medical supplies to address delays impacting patient care and access to vital equipment. President, Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Dr
Mental Health Act will improve well-being, say experts
Participants at a colloquium on mental health have lauded the recent enactment of the National Mental Health Act, describing it as a significant stride towards upholding human rights, fostering community-based services, and
Centre to introduce ultrasound machine for fibroid treatment
In a bid to improve access to effective treatment of Uterine Fibroids in the country, the Nordica Fibroid Care Centre has moved to introduce the High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) machine in the
Group rolls out anti-malaria initiative in Lagos, Ogun
Worried by the health implication of malaria on the lives of people, HACEY Health Initiative has sought ways to eradicate the illness. To do this, the group has launched a project, ‘End
Cervical cancer: Nigeria vaccinates seven million girls in two weeks
The Gavi Vaccine Alliance has said that an impressive 7 million girls in Nigeria were vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in just two weeks under the second phase of the vaccination
FG plans review of Tobacco Control Act to protect children
The Federal Government plans to review the National Tobacco Control Act to prevent the negative effects of tobacco smoking among underage children. Â Â The government said that tobacco use and exposure
Experts worry over antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals
Health experts have expressed concern over the inappropriate use of antibiotics in human and animal health, which is exacerbating the high burden of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the country. Â Â AMR is
FG sets up committee to develop national prescription policy
The Federal Government has inaugurated a steering committee to develop Nigeria’s National Prescription Policy to ensure that dispensing of medicines in the health sector conforms to global best practices.   Inaugurating the committee in