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Nasarawa govt approves N500m for health insurance
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has approved N500 million as the counterpart fund to Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency (NASHIA) for 2024 fiscal year, to provide affordable healthcare services to the people. Dr Gaza Gwamna, State…
Ogun State raises concern over rising TB cases
The Commissioner for Health in Ogun, Dr Tomi Coker, has expressed concern over rising number of tuberculosis patients in the state. Coker said this at a news conference in Abeokuta on Tuesday as part of activities to mark the 2024 World…
Optometrist advocates specialised schools for blinds in Delta
An Optometrist, Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, has appealed to the Delta Government to establish specialised schools for the visually- impaired in the state. Omo-Irabor made the appeal while speaking with the Newsmen on Tuesday in Warri, Delta.…
Ogun state inaugurates Health Data Governance Council
Ogun State Government on Tuesday inaugurated a Health Data Governance Council (HDGC) to strengthen health information and quality data for healthcare development.
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Experts reveal Artificial sweeteners contribute to diabetes, kidney damage
Experts have revealed that increased consumption of artificial sweeteners found in bread, pastries and biscuits, which are now being used by bakeries and food processing companies in place of sugar may pose serious health risks to…
Group inaugurates call centre to address mental health issues
The Leprosy Mission, Nigeria (TLMN), has inaugurated ‘Wellness Connect’, a toll-free Call Centre dedicated to providing psychosocial support services for individuals to help address mental health issues across the country. The National…
SGBV: Foundation provides psychological support to survivors in Bauchi
An NGO, Attah Sisters Helping Hand Foundation (ASHH) in Bauchi State, said it has provided psychological support to 20 survivors of Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) in Bauchi and Ganjuwa local government areas. Mrs Rita Samuel,…
Nigeria Approves Comprehensive Healthcare Overhaul for Basic Services
Timothy Choji, Abuja
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the final report that will improve the nation’s basic healthcare.
Minister of State for Health, Mr. Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this to State House Correspondents…
NDLEA seizes 44,948kg drugs, 11 vehicles in Lagos, others
By Charles Ogba
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Nigeria (NDLEA), have launched massive raids across Lagos, Edo and Ondo state leading to the seizure of over 44,948.1 kilograms (44.9 tonnes) of illicit drugs and…
Anambra first lady Cautions Against Wrong Health Lifestyles
By Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
Wife of Anambra State governor and founder of the non-governmental crusade, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has cautioned against wrong health lifestyles and dismissed the notion that living…