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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
Reps seek increased nutrition budget as malnutrition costs Nigeria $2.5bn yearly
*32% of under-5s stunted; 58% of women anaemic *CS-SUNN pushes stronger legislative action, sustainable nutrition financing By Chioma Obinna The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Hon. Chike Okafor, on Thursday raised fresh alarm over…
Cancer institute completes genetic mutations study
The Nigeria Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has completed the first phase of Nigeria's Cancer Genome Study, The post Cancer institute completes genetic mutations study appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Stakeholders seek improved health financing to reduce maternal deaths
Stakeholders have called for improved maternal health financing, better budget implementation, increased investment in the health workforce The post Stakeholders seek improved health financing to reduce maternal deaths appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and…
Pharmacists seek united action to curb drug abuse in varsities
Pharmacists have called for a coordinated national response to tackle the growing menace of drug and substance abuse in universities, The post Pharmacists seek united action to curb drug abuse in varsities appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Dermatologists warn Nigerians against skin bleaching
The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists (NDA) has urged Nigerians to embrace healthy skin practices, celebrate the beauty of natural skin The post Dermatologists warn Nigerians against skin bleaching appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
‘Laboratory data should drive health policies, planning’
An anatomic pathologist has called for greater use of laboratory-generated data in shaping Nigeria's health policies and planning, The post ‘Laboratory data should drive health policies, planning’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Borno flags off 100-bed hospital project, upgrades Biu facility
Borno State Government has commenced the construction of a 100-bed General Hospital in Kwaya Kusar Local Council as part of efforts The post Borno flags off 100-bed hospital project, upgrades Biu facility appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Academy raises concern over climate-related disease outbreaks
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has raised concerns over the growing threat of climate-related disease outbreaks, warning that rising The post Academy raises concern over climate-related disease outbreaks appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent
… Says new institution will boost medical training, research, health securityBy Chioma Obinna The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, AMLSN, on Wednesday hailed the Senate’s passage of the bill establishing the Federal University of Medical Laboratory…
45% of dementia cases could be prevented – WHO
According to the WHO, more than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, while nearly 10 million new cases are diagnosed each year. The post 45% of dementia cases could be prevented – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nkiru Sylvanus’ husband threatens lawsuit over ‘derogatory’ online remarks about his marriage
Riches Sammy, the husband of Nkiru Sylvanus, has addressed concerns about her health following a viral photo of… The post Nkiru Sylvanus’ husband threatens lawsuit over ‘derogatory’ online remarks about his marriage appeared first on TheCable.
Up To 45% Of Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented, Delayed — WHO
Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dependency among older people globally. The post Up To 45% Of Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented, Delayed — WHO appeared first on Channels Television.
Ebola Outbreak Tops 2,000 Cases In DR Congo
The outbreak has spread to five provinces in the central African country, according to the latest figures released by Congolese health authorities on Wednesday. The post Ebola Outbreak Tops 2,000 Cases In DR Congo appeared first on Channels Television.
WHO, UNICEF warn funding gap could reverse immunisation gains in poorer countries
The warning is contained in the latest WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunisation Coverage (WUENIC), analysed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The post WHO, UNICEF warn funding gap could reverse immunisation gains in poorer countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent
By Chioma Obinna The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, AMLSN, on Wednesday hailed the Senate’s passage of the bill establishing the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos, describing it as a landmark decision that could…
Aga Khan seeks African-led healthcare drive to halt $7bn medical tourism drain
By Chioma Obinna To stem the estimated $7 billion Africa lost annually to medical tourism, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) on Wednesday in Lagos called for an African-led transformation of the continent’s healthcare systems, warning that the exodus of patients…
13.5m children miss vaccines in 2025 – WHO, UNICEF
… Raise alarm over widening global immunisation gapBy Chioma Obinna No fewer than 13.5 million infants missed all routine vaccines in 2025, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF warned that conflict, poverty and vaccine hesitancy are slowing global immunisation…
Omotunde Ogundimu becomes third Nollywood star in days to reveal cancer diagnosis, seek financial aid
Omotunde Ogundimu, the Nollywood actress, has revealed her battle with cervical cancer, appealing to Nigerians for financial assistance… The post Omotunde Ogundimu becomes third Nollywood star in days to reveal cancer diagnosis, seek financial aid appeared first on TheCable.
DR Congo Health Workers On Ebola Front Line Threaten Strike
The highly infectious virus has killed more than 700 people among the nearly 2,000 confirmed infected in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the outbreak was declared on May 15. The post DR Congo Health Workers On Ebola Front Line Threaten Strike appeared first on Channels…
Yobe govt approves health insurance enrolment for retirees
He said the initiative aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare spending among pensioners and improve access to comprehensive, quality healthcare services at YSCHMA-accredited health facilities. The post Yobe govt approves health insurance enrolment for retirees appeared first on…
When floodwaters recede, health crisis begins – Physicians warn
… Contaminated floodwaters, blocked drainages heighten cholera, typhoid, malaria risks…Urge govts to strengthen surveillance, stock medicines before deaths riseBy Chioma Obinna The floodwaters that swept through Lagos and several parts of Nigeria in recent weeks left behind more…
Adeniyi Adeyemi: I borrowed N100m to secure PFIPC DG appointment — lenders have reported me to EFCC
Adeniyi Adeyemi, director-general (DG) of the “controversial” presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC), says those who lent him… The post Adeniyi Adeyemi: I borrowed N100m to secure PFIPC DG appointment — lenders have reported me to EFCC appeared first on…
Nigeria launches food procurement guidelines to tackle unhealthy diets, improve nutrition
Mr Salako noted that unhealthy diets contribute to about 7.2 million deaths globally every year. The post Nigeria launches food procurement guidelines to tackle unhealthy diets, improve nutrition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
New US Ebola Patient Arrives In Germany For Treatment
The patient landed in Frankfurt overnight and was transferred to the city's university hospital, the ministry said. The post New US Ebola Patient Arrives In Germany For Treatment appeared first on Channels Television.