Nonye Soludo, WHO decry low immunisation uptake in Anambra
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday decried the low uptake of immunisation in the state, urging mothers...
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Stigma may delay Nigeria’s response efforts against mpox, says expert
Dr Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, has warned that stigma and misinformation could significantly hinder the country’s response efforts...
5700 New Cases of Tuberculosis Diagnosed in Anambra
….as GPSDC Seeks More Private Sector, Community Stakeholders Involvement in Creating Awareness and Control of TB By Uzo Ugwunze Gender...
Malaria prevalence drops by 22% in Nigeria, says Expert
Lokoja, Aug. 10, 2024 (NAN) Mr Kenneth Maduka, Kogi Project Manager Malaria Consortium, has said that malaria prevalence in the...
Governor’s wife advocates increased support for women to breastfeed babiesMary-Maudline NwifuruGovernor’s wife advocates increased support for women to breastfeed babies
BreastfeedingBy Uchenna UgwuAbakaliki, Aug. 8, 2024 (NAN) The Ebonyi Governor’s wife, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has advocated increased support for womento...
Expert seeks improved awareness of blood pressure measurement for children
A Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist, Prof. Adeola Animashaun, says awareness of blood pressure measurement among children should be increased, as some...
New Anambra NMA chair vows to tackle quackery
Dr Princeston Okam, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and newly-elected Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra Chapter, has ...
US-based medical mission performs over 50 eye surgeries in Anambra
Lifted Hands Inc, a medical outreach based in U.S., has carried out successful eye surgeries on over 50 people at...
9 babies die of whooping cough outbreak in Britain
Nine infants have died since the beginning of an outbreak of whooping cough in November 2023, according to figures released...
FG, MLSCN to sanction health establishments using rapid blood test kits
The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Cholera: South-South states activate containment measures, say no outbreak yet
State governments in the South-South region have activated emergency response centres aimed at containing any eventual outbreak of cholera in...
Cholera outbreak: NCDC records 63 deaths, 2102 suspected cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it registered 63 deaths and 2102 suspected cases in the...
Experts, Stakeholders Brainstorm, Seek More Awareness From Media Towards Eradication of Tuberculosis In Nigeria
Experts, Media and Stakeholders have met in a Media roundtable on the Nigeria Tuberculosis (TB) response in Nigeria. The event...
ASHIA to collaborate with Pharmacists on improved health
By Felix Oti, Awka The Managing Director of Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, ASHIA, Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, has called for...
Group wants Soludo’s govt to sustain lead on maternal and child health care
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has lauded Anambra State Government on the progress it has...
Group seeks partnership to improve delivery of ATM at PHCs, combat GBV, gender barriers, others
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Coalition of Civil Societies for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria (TB Network) has solicited for partnership...
Group partners Anambra govt on improving maternal healthcare, others
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will partner with the Government of Anambra State on improving maternal and...
Cervical Cancer: Girls tasked on HPV Vaccination
…As experts warn against sale of vaccine drugs Deboy Oti, Awka . The Executive Secretary of the Anambra state Primary...
CSOs target close to 500,000 girls for HPV vaccination in Anambra
No fewer than 476,664 girls between the ages of nine and 14 are being targeted in Anambra for Human Papillomavirus...
Herbal specialist advocates for cultivation of tea, as world celebrates Tea Day
The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Centre for Herbal Medicine and Centre for Psychic and Healing Administration (CPHA), Awka,...
