The President of Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN), Mrs Rose Mordi, has called for the establishment of institutions for the training of health personnel in management of different kinds of disabilities. Mordi made the call in an interview with journalists…
The Edo State Ministry of Health in collaboration with Marie Stopes International Organisation of Nigeria (MSION) has called on media practitioners to increase awareness on family planning and Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health (AYRH) in the state. Mrs Patricia Osazuwa,…
Dr Bashir Bello, the Oyo State Commissioner for Health, says Gov Seyi Makinde has approved the establishment of a modern healthcare centre for the elderly (Geriatric) in the state. Bello, who made the disclosure on Thursday, in Ibadan, while speaking…
A Non-Govern-mental Organisation (NGO), Citizens’ Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI) has empowered 60 women with grinding machines in the FCT, as part of efforts to eradicate poverty in the country. The empowerment of the women, drawn from the six…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) on Thursday denied allegations by Kaduna State government that its striking members disengaged oxygen supply from a two- day old baby. Kaduna State government on Tuesday announced the dismissal of nurses…
The Bayelsa Government on Tuesday said that it was ready to partner the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to fight quackery and other unhealthy practise in the state to help save lives. The Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said this on…
The Nigerian Hypertension Society on Monday emphasised the need for regular medical check-up as part of measures to reduce the risk of complications from hypertension. The body, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, also cautioned against excessive intake of…
The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Nimkong Ndam, says that 44,000 persons have so far received the first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the state. Ndam, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Jos,…
A General Physician, Dr Peter Atangwho, said Asthma is not a curse or spiritual attack, but a lung disease that can be effectively controlled with medication and some lifestyle modifications. Atangwho, also the Chief Executive Officer, TeleMed Online Clinic, made…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has embarked on massive reorganisation of its state commands and creation of new directorates. This is contained in a statement signed by the agency’s Head, Press and…
