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Gov Sule Hosts Ophthalmological Society, Pledges Support For 51st Annual Conference
The conference will feature free cataract surgeries at select hospitals, including the Mararaba General Hospital in Nasarawa State. The post Gov Sule Hosts Ophthalmological Society, Pledges Support For 51st Annual Conference appeared first on Channels Television.
No Mpox Outbreak Confirmed In Benue, Says Health Commissioner
It however advised anyone experiencing fever accompanied by unexplained rashes or blisters to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility. The post No Mpox Outbreak Confirmed In Benue, Says Health Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.
Ebonyi Govt Moves to Health Sector Assessment To Address Service Gaps
It identified persistent hurdles facing the sector, notably maternal and child mortality, data inaccuracy, and critical delays in seeking, reaching, and receiving quality healthcare. The post Ebonyi Govt Moves to Health Sector Assessment To Address Service Gaps appeared first on…
Scoliosis Focus Foundation Holds Maiden Support Group Meeting
The Scoliosis Focus Foundation, under the leadership of its Founder, Dr. Ayomide O. B. Akintan-Adejuwon, successfully held the maiden edition of its Scoliosis Focus Support Group Meeting at Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, bringing together individuals living with scoliosis,…
PT Health Watch: Tissue paper is safe for intimate hygiene, but these common habits may trigger infections- Expert
He explained that while wet wipes are generally safe if they are mild and fragrance-free, products containing perfumes, alcohol or harsh chemicals can irritate the delicate skin around the vulva. The post PT Health Watch: Tissue paper is safe for intimate hygiene, but these…
Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new infections
Ondo State recorded the highest burden, contributing 30 per cent of confirmed cases, followed by Bauchi with 25 per cent, Taraba with 14 per cent, Edo with 10 per cent and Benue with six per cent. The post Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new…
Your expanding waistline is health warning sign
More than half of adult Nigerian women are believed to have excess abdominal fat, compared with about 13 percent of men The post Your expanding waistline is health warning sign appeared first on Vanguard News.
Tinubu urges Nigerian doctors abroad, other medical professionals to return home
President Tinubu stated this when he received a delegation of Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide. The post Tinubu urges Nigerian doctors abroad, other medical professionals to return home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
CEPI begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
The Phase I clinical trial, known as BD-Ebov, will evaluate the safety of the experimental vaccine and its ability to stimulate immune responses in healthy adult volunteers. The post CEPI begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine appeared first on Premium Times…
Tinubu woos diaspora doctors home, seeks expertise to rebuild Nigeria’s health sector
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and contribute their expertise to the Federal Government’s drive to transform the nation’s healthcare system. The President said the country The…
Edo Deepens Push For Universal Healthcare
It said that under the Edo SHINE Agenda, it is investing in modern health infrastructure, expanding the healthcare workforce, and strengthening disease surveillance, among others, The post Edo Deepens Push For Universal Healthcare appeared first on Channels Television.
Meshi Emerges Chairman Of NMA Nasarawa, Pledges Improved Doctors’ Welfare
He promised to improve the welfare of doctors, strengthen unity within the association, and upgrade the NMA secretariat in Lafia. The post Meshi Emerges Chairman Of NMA Nasarawa, Pledges Improved Doctors’ Welfare appeared first on Channels Television.
Interdisciplinary synergy crucial to future of healthcare delivery, scientific discovery – UNIMED
… VC urges researchers to cultivate partnership, collaboration The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has reaffirmed that the future of scientific discovery and improved healthcare delivery hinges on interdisciplinary collaboration, urging researchers and…
FG backs ACPN’s campaign against fake drugs, urges stronger partnership with NAFDAC
The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration between the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to curb the circulation of counterfeit and substandard medicines across…
LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts
Poverty, weak health systems, poor nutrition, environmental hazards, chronic stress, limited access to healthcare, widening social inequalities shape Nigerians life expectancy The post LIFE EXPECTANCY CHALLENGE: Why Nigerians are dying too soon – Experts appeared first on…
Katsina LG Council Commissions Maternity Clinic As Radda Hails Chairman’s Healthcare Drive
According to the chairman, the upgraded facility is designed to provide safer, more comprehensive and dignified healthcare services, particularly for expectant mothers and children. The post Katsina LG Council Commissions Maternity Clinic As Radda Hails Chairman’s Healthcare…
Akume urges community pharmacists, NAFDAC to intensify fight against fake drugs
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has urged the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) to deepen collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to curb The post Akume urges…
WHO launches seven-point strategy to curb global drowning deaths
Mr Ghebreyesus said preventing drowning requires coordinated action across sectors rather than the efforts of a single ministry. The post WHO launches seven-point strategy to curb global drowning deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kano intensifies campaign to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis
Mr Yusuf said the infections are largely preventable, noting that syphilis can be completely cured when detected and treated early. The post Kano intensifies campaign to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, Syphilis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Borno rallies UMTH, U.S. for healthcare interventions in 20 hospitals
The Borno State Government has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in resettled communities across the state. Governor Babagana Zulum pledged this while inspecting drugs,…
Govt pledges to strengthen emergency, healthcare services
The Federal Government has called for concerted efforts to strengthen emergency and critical care services and build a resilient, equitable and responsive system to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and ensure access to quality healthcare services across the country. The…
WHO seeks control measures as road traffic deaths rise by 17% in Africa
Despite more than one billion motor vehicles on the world’s roads, the global rate of road traffic deaths declined by 21 per cent between 2011 and 2025, while the African Region recorded a 17 per cent increase in road traffic The post WHO seeks control measures as road traffic…
‘Only seven African countries integrate mental health into PHCs’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern that only seven African countries have effectively integrated mental health services into primary healthcare (PHCs), as it convened mental health experts and policymakers from 26 countries across West and Central Africa…
UN seeks urgent action as global nutrition progress may miss 2030 targets
As improvements in maternal and child nutrition remain slow, the United Nations (UN) has called for urgent action to accelerate global nutrition progress and avert the risk of missing the 2030 nutrition targets. The call was made in the 2026 The post UN seeks urgent action as…