Healthcare

Malaria Consortium has targeted 978,950 eligible children of 3 months to 59 months for the prevention of malaria during the peak of the rainy season in Nasarawa State. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Janet Angbazo…

The Omituntun Free Health Mission in Oyo State has recorded a landmark achievement with over 300, 000 beneficiaries accross the state. A statement signed by the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism,…

A Kaduna-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Thinkers Children Foundation (TCF), says it is mobilising relevant stakeholders to address the challenge of mental health in Kaduna State. The Founder and Programme Director of the NGO, Mrs…

Delta State Governor,  Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday decried the dearth of qualified medical personnel, saying it was a major contributor to the high rate of child and maternal mortality in Nigeria. Oborevwori said this during the flag-off…

The National Agency of Food Drugs (NAFDAC) on Thursday said that noodles produced in the country did not contain Ethylene Oxide or its metabolism. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, disclosed this at a media briefing…

The Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), on Wednesday in Awka Anambra State, facilitated first quarter review meeting of Southeast Traditional Ruler's Committee (SETRC),…

The Edo state government has announced that it will begin Malaria and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccinations. The State's Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA),  disclosed that the vaccines will be introduced into routine…

Gov. Babagana  Zulum of Borno has approved the appointment of his former Commissioner of Health, Prof. Mohammed Arab, as the Executive Director of the Borno Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCDA). A statement on Wednesday by the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a Multi-sectoral Technical Committee for the enforcement of International Code for Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute (BMS) in Kaduna State. Newsmen…

Wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has affirmed her support for for people living with sickle cell anemia.She urged couples intending to get into marital union to check their genotype in order to save their children from…