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The government of Gombe State has introduced a contributory health scheme to help residents address out-of-pocket payment for medical bills. According to the government, the social health programme, which is being managed by the Gombe…

An infectious diseases physician, Dr. Iorhen Akase, has advised Nigerians to pay attention to infection Prevention as they have failed to learn from the COVID-19 experience. Akase, Head of Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African Governments to impose environmental tax levies on tobacco across the value and supply chains, including production, processing, distribution, sales, consumption, and waste management.…

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has flagged off the National Community Pharmacy Vaccination Exercise in order to expand access to COVID-19 vaccination and other immunization services across Nigeria. The Executive…

Kaduna State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Programme, has recorded 4,506 TB cases in the state. The State Programme Manager, Dr Sadiq Idris, made this known. He said that the programme has expanded its services in the state to…

Dr. Daniel Adegbulu, a Senior Registrar of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, has advised women against using tissue paper for menstruation, noting that it can cause severe infections. Adegbulu explained…

Some Non-Governmental Organisations have called on the Federal Government to reinvigorate the enforcement of the smoke-free public places policy and the ban on Tobacco Advertising Promotion and Sponsorships. The call was made at a news…

According to the data obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), over 54 persons have been reportedly killed by Cholera. Cholera, is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated…

The National Blood Service Commission, (NBSC) has flagged off a sensitization of its core mandate in Abuja as part of its commitment to coordinate, regulate and ensure safe provision of quality blood and blood products in Nigeria. The…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has dismissed alleged claims of efficacy of IHP Detox Tea for the cure of COVID-19 patients produced in Nigeria by the Chief Executive officer of Bioresources…