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Health experts in Nigeria have expressed optimism that the digitalisation of the country’s health systems will play a crucial role in reducing maternal mortality rates. Dr. Ifeoma Okonkwo, an obstetrician,in an interview highlighted the…

African Civil Society Reference Group Inc (ACSRG), has called for the strengthening and full enforcement of anti- Female Genital Mutilation laws in Africa. The group made the call in a statement signed by a member of its Board of…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has reaffirmed her commitment to the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for collective action to end the harmful practice. Meranda made this appeal…

Mani Local Government Area of Katsina State, is sponsoring surgery for patients with hernia in the area. The council’s Chairman, Dr Yunusa Muhammad-Sani, disclosed that, the measure was part of the council’s commitment to the health and…

The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in Edo, Mrs Frances Ben-Ushie, on Thursday launched a foundation to advocate for the eradication of sickle cell disorder in Nigeria. Mrs Ben-Ushie, who is the President/Founder…

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL), has embarked on a protest demanding the immediate reinstatement of its suspended President, Dr. Jimoh Umar. The doctors made the demand during a protest…

The Honourable Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Benue  state, Dr. Yanmar Ortese has also expressed concerns about the impact of the U.S withdrawal on the fight against infectious diseases in Nigeria. He noted that, "Many…

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has pledged to host the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria’s annual scientific conference, scheduled for August 2025. During a courtesy visit from the NPMCN President, Prof. Peter Ebeigbe,…

The Federal Government says it will focus attention on millions of people with  no access to prevention, treatment and care services of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) to counter the social determinants of health. Dr Iziaq Salako,…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to eliminating malaria as a top priority under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, emphasizing its socio-economic importance. The Honourable Minister of State for…