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No fewer than 150 residents of Surulere Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos, on Friday, registered for the free Health Insurance/Basic Health Provision Fund, an initiative of the Federal Government. An official of Surulere LGA at…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Public Health Department has announced that the 2024 Spill-over Mass Administration of Medicine (MAM) to deworm children against schistosomiasis and soil helminthiasis would begin on Feb.…

Amid growing concerns about public health and cancer prevention, the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has emphasized the transformative potential of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which can prevent over 70% of cervical cancer cases.…

The Kano state government has issued a public alert over an isolated outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI) in Gwale Local Government Area of the state. Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, stated this in…

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, witnessed a significant boost as the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, commissioned two landmark projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery and…

Medical facilities across 196 wards have received customised laptops designed to boost Health Information Management system in Cross River State, southern Nigeria. The laptops, which were presented to the governor of Cross River State,…

Health expert have explained the importance of antenatal care in promoting the well-being of pregnant women and their babies. Dr Ojo Olaniyan, a public health expert, said that proper antenatal care was vital for ensuring that pregnant…

A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Gerald Edeh, has identified ‘stress’ as a major cause of high blood pressure and sudden death among Nigerian adults. Edeh, who works with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), stated in an interview…

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo in a significant boost to healthcare delivery in the Ichida community, Anaocha Local Government Area, commissioned the St. Charles Galaxy Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility…

The Enugu State Government has emphasised its commitment to ensuring that all children in the state lead healthier lives, in order to reduce the socioeconomic burdens on families and society. Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, the Executive…