FG, UK Commend Sightsavers on Support to Persons With Disabilities
The Federal Government, UK and other stakeholders have commended Sightsavers, an NGO, for implementing programmes to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria.
Aisha Buhari Promotes Usage of Traditional Medicine
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday advocated the use of traditional medicine as an integral part of health care services.
Brain drain: Medical consultants seek improved remuneration, conducive environment
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta Chapter, Lagos, has called for conducive work environment, improved remuneration and personnel welfare.
NAFDAC warns against too much use of bleaching cosmetics
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) hàs warned Nigerians against too much use of bleaching cosmetics, saying it could lead to skin cancer.
Monkeypox: Experts give virus variants new names
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says a group of global experts has agreed on new names for monkeypox virus variants.
Nasarawa State University begins COVID-19 vaccination
The Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has started its COVID-19 vaccination for its members of staff and students.
Kwara Govt Funds Free Eye Surgeries for 450 Patients
The Kwara Government has funded free eye surgeries for 450 patients across the 16 local government area of the state. Dr Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, disclosed this at the sidelines of the surgery held at the Civil Service Clinic in Ilorin.
Malnutrition: Food processing companies promise more action on micronutrient fortification
With mounting nutritional challenges facing millions of Nigerians, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, private
Health: NMA proposes privatisation of government hospitals for optimal performance
Dr Uche Ojinmah, the National President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to consider privatising the nation’s hospitals for them to perform optimally.
COVID-19 Vaccines: WHO admits small fraction of people may have allergic reaction
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the agency is aware that a small fraction of people – around one person in every one million people vaccinated— may have severe allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine, known as anaphylaxis
