By Matthew Denis The Federal Government has restated it’s commitment to scale up efforts to eliminating new infections among children by ensuring continued access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), expanding HIV testing and counselling and, prevention programmes. This is contained in…
Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunication and mobile money service provider, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Mobihealth International, a pioneering telehealth service provider. This strategic collaboration is set to significantly improve healthcare access for millions of people across Nigeria, particularly…
In a world overflowing with health advice, myths about food, particularly fats are common. Many people trying to improve their heart health or manage their weight are told to cut out fat entirely, but this advice can be harmful. Scrolling…
The Kwara State Government has stated that it has screened 102,452 people for hypertension and blood sugar in the state. The state government added that the move is coming on the heels of the successful implementation of Project 10 Million…
By Matthew Denis The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has disclosed that more than 24 million adults in Africa were currently living with diabetes with half of them still undiagnosed. The Regional Director stated…
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State has announced plans to develop a new HIV Action Response Plan (HARP) for the period 2025-2027, aimed at advancing the state’s efforts in preventing and controlling the HIV epidemic. The Chief Executive Officer of the…
By Matthew Denis The Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate has Launched the National Occupational Health and Safety Strategic Plan (2024-2028) to improve and promote a healthy and productive environment that is safe to live…
By Matthew Denis Despite the escalating climate challenges impacting communities nationwide the Federal Government on promised to safeguard public health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, made the commitment when the Climate Health Vulnerability…
Several African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Mozambique, have initiated locally-driven HIV vaccine research and development efforts. This announcement was made during a press briefing held in Abuja on Thursday, centred on the theme,…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has announced that N45bn has been disbursed directly to Primary Healthcare Centres across the country through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund. Pate made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja…
