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The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has launched the upgrade of 20 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the five divisions of the state to enhance quality healthcare services. Read Also: Niger State Governor to…

The Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) has disclosed that the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is vital for an equitable healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The ANHEJ made this known in a communique signed by its President, Hassan…

A physician, Dr. Isaac Ayodele, has cautioned against unhealthy foods, revealing that some of these foods kill rather than heal. Ayodele who is a public health expert and  herbal psychotherapist said this during an interview urging all to…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 29 new cases of COVID-19 in six States of Nigeria. The cases were dictated between January 7th to 13th, 2023. The States with the confirmed COVID-19 cases are: Lagos (15); FCT…

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has issued notice to close the Abia state health sector over unpaid salary arrears of health practitioners. The Chairman of NMA, Dr Isaiah Abali made this known in Abia, during a protest organized by…

The General Manager/ Zonal Coordinator , North Central of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), covering Kwara, Kogi and Niger States,  Mr Adelaja Abereoran says it is now mandatory for every Nigerian to enroll for health…

Wife of Anambra state governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo says the state will continue to implement strategic health policies to eliminate maternal and infant deaths. The governor's wife stated this in Awka, the state's capital, during the training…

A United States hospital, the Jersey City Medical Center has appointed Ijeoma Akunyili as the new Chief Medical Officer of the heath facility. Ijeoma is the first daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, former director-general of the National…

Edo State has recorded 18 new cases of Lassa fever in the last week, raising the total number of persons who are currently on admission in the state to 23. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this while…

 Physicians have cautioned Nigerians against the abuse and misuse of diabetes medication, noting that those using a particular diabetes drug 'semaglutide' - an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes-  for weight…