Health

Abuja Nurses Protest New Certification Guidelines, Demand Improved Welfare Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja chapter, staged a protest on Monday…

AFCON: Cardiologist harps on need to strengthen health emergency response A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Ramon Moronkola, says three is need to strengthen the nation’s health Emergency…

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has expressed concern over non-compliance with provisions of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act,…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has demanded the payment of its N25,000 quarterly accouterment allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centres, and…

Yobe shuts 7 illegal health facilities The Yobe government has shut down seven private health-related training institutions and clinics in the state Dr Yusuf Ngamdu, the Executive…

The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi, has sounded an alarm regarding the health risks posed by the excessive use of the central cemetery in Maiduguri, the state…

NABDA Refutes Claims of Genetically Modified Crops as a National Security threat. The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has vehemently refuted claims that genetically…

Don’t wait until sick before checking health status, warns physician A consultant family and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr Muyosore Makinde, has urged Nigerians to adopt preventive…

FCT confirms 2 cases of Lassa fever, inaugurates response center The Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, says two Lassa fever cases have been…

Tetanus, diphtheria threatening pregnant women, says NPHCDA The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said that tetanus and diphtheria are threatening pregnant…