Chinese chief epidemiologist has warned the population to avoid having close contacts with foreigners, to prevent the spread of monkeypox. Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s Chief Epidemiologist Wu Zunyou gave the warning following the discovery of the first…
The Nigeria Health Insurance Authority Act 2022, now makes health insurance mandatory for all Nigerians, the Osun Coordinator of the NHIA, Mrs Nafisat Adekunle has said. Adekunle made this known during an interactive forum with representatives of Federal Ministries, Department…
Some public physicians on Thursday suggested strategic measures to prevent spread and reduce the burden of tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria. They said the burden of TB was heightened by various factors. The factors included unclean environment; unhealthy living; lack of…
Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) on Thursday in Jos lamented the increasing rate of psychiatric disorders in the state. Its Director-General, Dr Fabong Jemchang, raised the concerns at a training programme organised by PLASCHEMA for medical personnel and…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) says it will spend N10 million in its fight against cancer among Persons With Albinism (PWA). The Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Mr James Lalu, made this known when the Chief Executive Officer…
Yobe Government in collaboration with the Malaria Consortium on Thursday commenced distribution of 2.2 million Insecticidal Treated Mosquito Nets (ITNs) in the state. The Executive Secretary, Yobe Primary Healthcare Management Board, Dr Babagana Machina disclosed this at the inauguration of…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The management of UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital has disclosed that the authorities of the institution established the pediatric nursing school to train and produce highly competent nurses that can take care of the children right from their…
The Ogun State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with APIN Public Health Initiatives, has inaugurated a One-stop Shop to cater for the key population in its HIV response move. Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, at the inauguration on Thursday…
The Kaduna State Agricultural Development Agency (KADA) on Thursday called for increased investment in the agricultural sector to address malnutrition. The KADA General Manager, Dr Abubakar Bayero, made the call when the state’s committee on food and nutrition paid him…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has begun nationwide crackdown on producers of unapproved sex enhancing drugs in the country. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known at a…
