A Bill seeking to make pre-marital medical tests compulsory in Sokoto State has passed its second reading in the State House of Assembly. The proposed legislation, presented as a private member bill by Alhaji Kabiru Dauda (APC–Gada East), was read…
The Organized Health Sector Unions in Anambra has appealed to Gov. Charles Soludo to pay health workers their 100 per cent Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) to avert fresh industrial action in the state. Mr Charles Nwoye, the spokesperson for…
The Anambra Government has urged Persons living with HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) to register with the state Health Insurance Agency to receive free treatments and reduce mortality rates. Dr Afam Obidike, the state Commissioner for Health, made the call on…
No fewer than 68,000 children is expected to be vaccinated in Plateau against Polio, by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the News Men reports. Ms Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Bauchi Field Officer, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos, during…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120 in Nigeria. The agency said on its twitter handle that…
UNICEF and Kaduna State Government have commenced the implementation of the Global Affairs Canada Initiative to improve the health and nutrition status of women, adolescents and children in the state. Dr Fatima Cheshi, Health Specialist, UNICEF Abuja Office, disclosed this…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Lassa fever has claimed 127 lives across 18 states in Nigeria as of Epidemiological Week 14. According to the NCDC, Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states account for more than 70…
Dr Law Mefor, Anambra Commissioner for Information, has called for legislation to stop the use of industrial oxygen in hospitals across the country saying that it was dangerous to people’s health. Mefor made the call during a courtesy visit to…
The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the 400kW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu said the project was aimed at boosting…
By Omolola Dede Adeyanju SLY Impact Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization in collaboration with Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF)Alimosho/Akowonjo Primary Healthcare Center and Adebukola Adeogun has held a sensitization and Advocacy programe targeted at promoting female awareness on the importance of…
