Health

NMA Calls for Standardized Pay to Combat Medical Brain Drain

The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Bala Audu, has called for the consistent implementation of the Consolidated Medical…

1 year ago

83 cases of poliovirus recorded in 14 states— NPHCDA reports

At least, eighty-three cases of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2) have been recorded in 14 states this year, the…

1 year ago

Measles: Ogun commissioner harps on importance of vaccination, seeks support

The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, has called for the support of all the stakeholders including parents…

1 year ago

Vaccines safe, effective – WHO assures safety

The World Health Organisation’s Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, said vaccines are safe and effective.   Mulombo said…

1 year ago

Health Professionals: WHO predicts Africa challenges by 2030

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the African Region may face a staggering shortage of 5.3 million health…

1 year ago

NCDC: Cholera death toll hits 378, Mpox 102

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 14,237 cases of cholera across 35 states and the Federal…

1 year ago

‘Good Counselling The Backbone Of Family Planning’ – TCI, Osun FP Stakeholders Counsel Public On Int’l Girl Child Day 2024

Osun state Family Planning Stakeholders have Counselled the public that a good counseling is the backbone of family planning. The…

1 year ago

World Contraception Day: TCI Counsels Public On Advancing Access To Family Planning

News Update In commemoration of World Contraception Day (WCD) on Thursday, September 26, health experts in Nigeria, including Prof. Josiah…

1 year ago

$5000/$10,000: Institute of Public Health announces research grant for nursing science, midwifery — See how to APPLY

The Institute of Public Health, Nursing, and Midwifery of Nigeria has asked qualified candidates to apply for a research grant.…

1 year ago

Pharmacy Council: Why we shut down 666 medicine shops in Kaduna

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria says it shut down 666 in medicine shops in Kaduna State over illegal operations.  …

1 year ago