78m children at risk of water-related diseases in Nigeria – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday called on the Nigerian Government to rapidly increase investments in the Water, Sanitation...
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ASHIA includes prostrate surgery in health insurance package
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), says prostratectomy is now incorporated in its health package for enrollees. Dr Simeon...
1.5bn persons live with hearing loss – WHO
The World Health Organisation says an estimated 1.5 billion people globally live with hearing loss. The WHO Regional Director for...
Marburg virus: Likelihood of case importation high in Nigeria – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the likelihood of importation of the Marburg outbreak to Nigeria...
Buhari promises support in rehabilitating health sector
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Ilorin announces his government is devoted to supporting the ongoing reforms in the health...
Big Pharma puts gains over conserving African lives – UNAIDS
The head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, on Thursday drew attention to racist principles that have prevented black and brown people...
Nigeria records 216 confirmed diphtheria cases – NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 216 diphtheria cases and 40 deaths, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC....
WHO declares outbreak of cholera in 23 nations
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Friday announced the outbreak of cholera in 23 countries, warning that 20 more countries...
Gynaecologist identifies risk factors of late pregnancy in women
A Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Bode Okulate, on Tuesday, said that late pregnancies could be associated with some complications, such as...
Nigeria records 244 verified cases of Lassa fever, 37 deaths in 16 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) registered 244 substantiated cases of Lassa Fever in 16 states and...
NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 deaths in 4 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 123 cases of Diphtheria disease and 38 deaths in...
75% of human ailments comes from animals – Veterinarian
Dr Olatunji Nasir, the President of Common Wealth Veterinary Association (CVA), says about 75 per cent of all human ailments...
Nigeria to put best-practice trans fat elimination policy in place soon – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans-fat, increasing their risk of heart disease...
Gynecologist says early ultrasound scan can save women with ectopic pregnancy
A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Abosede Lewu, says that early ultrasound scan for every pregnant woman can help detect...
Chemotherapy: Nigerian doctors partner Israel on eye-cancer therapy
Some Nigerian doctors have partnered with Israeli surgeons to perform the first Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy (IAC) treatment for children with Retinoblastoma...
Amazing Facts, Nutritional Benefits of Aston Malt
Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. This is essential because all organs of the human...
WHO, EU Named AHIA the best-delivering informal health sector in Nigeria
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, has declared that the European...
Our adoption model enhanced health insurance coverage in Anambra — Dr Simeon
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) says its adoption model has increased the number of informal sector enrollees from...
Children to receive new malaria shot by end of 2023 — WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) said a new malaria vaccine RTS,S would be distributed more widely from 2023 protecting millions of...
Youth group pursues stigma-free new title for HIV
An international youth advocacy group on Thursday commemorated this year’s World AIDS Day with a call to rename HIV to help...
