Health

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…

2 years 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.…

2 years 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.  …

2 years ago

BREAKING: FG to establish blood collection centres in 774 LGAs

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT,…

2 years ago