HEALTH

An international team of researchers have introduced a groundbreaking drug, known as the covalent kinase inhibitor, which shows promise in combating treatment-resistant malaria. Developed by chemists and bioscientists from the University of…

The Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to cater to the medical needs of inmates in correctional centres across the…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has announced that Nigeria is actively fortifying its healthcare system through the strategic use of domestic resources. READ ALSO:FCT council…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Young Adolescent Technical Working Committee, a specialized team dedicated to addressing the developmental and health needs of young adolescents. This initiative aims to enhance health…

Oyo State Ministry of Health on Tuesday in Ibadan, released its scorecard on the 2024 Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N). READ ALSO:Oyo state set to hold ‘Valentine…

A Non Governmental Organisation, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), says that Nigeria has the second highest burden of stunted children in the world, with a national prevalence rate of 40% (NDHS, 2024) among children under five. …

The Kwara State Government, North Central Nigeria has commenced the second round of routine immunization exercise. READ ALSO:Anambra Partners WHO to Boost Immunization, Primary Healthcare Delivery  It will involve…

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal government of Nigeria to declare a state of emergency in the health sector, specifically to address the critical situation at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state, south west…

Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology department, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Segun Alatise, said the institution performed 55 cancer surgeries in one month. Alatise made the disclosure in an…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Kano State Government to intensify efforts in the fight against polio and strengthen its commitment to routine immunisation. UNICEFs’ Chief of Kano Field Office, Mr Rahama Farah,…