Health

WHO to introduce Measles-Rubella vaccine in Anambra in September The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine will be unveiled  in Anambra in…

Lassa fever: Can community efforts eliminate rodent habitats, control Mastomys rats? Across Nigeria, countless families have lost loved ones to Lassa fever–a disease transmitted…

NAFDAC warns against chemical ripening of fruits The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Adamawa has warned fruit dealers against using…

NAFDAC introduces new technology to combat counterfeit medical products  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday, sensitised…

ABUTH Heroes: Doctors, staff donate blood to save accident victims The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria has commended Resident Doctors, Nurses, Medical…

Neurosurgeons urge adoption of global medical standards Neurosurgeon experts have called for the urgent alignment of Nigeria’s medical practices with global standards to improve…

NEC inaugurates N774 initiative to combat malnutrition crisis in Nigeria The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday launched “Nutrition 774 (N774)” initiative designed to…

FG mobilises resources to exit dependency on external health aid – Minister The Federal Government says it has initiated process to mobilise domestic resources to meet the basic…

UNICEF celebrates health achievements in Katsina The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced a significant reduction in the under-five mortality rate in Katsina…

Health practitioners decry effects of medical misdiagnosis Getting the right diagnosis is an essential aspect of healthcare because it provides a reading or an explanation…