ABUJA – Nigerian governors have pledged to eliminate cervical cancer. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), announced this at the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN) launch in Abuja. This new cervical cancer in…
JALINGO, Taraba State – A significant healthcare transformation is underway in Taraba State. The federal government has given a clear directive to Professor Chubadu Tahir, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the National Orthopaedic Hospital Jalingo. His mandate: to elevate the…
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerians are advised to buy medicines only from verified sources. This warning comes from Pharmacist Ogheneochuko Omaruaye Hastings, Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (PWDAN). He spoke at the PWDAN annual conference. The goal…
Brazzaville – The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns of a severe nursing shortage in Africa. Forty-two percent of the continent’s nurses intend to seek opportunities abroad. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, shared this information on International Nurses Day.…
Africa – The World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa region is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve AI disease surveillance and its power to react to health threats. This technology helps predict disease outbreaks before they spread widely. Faster predictions mean quicker,…
Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced that AFRI Medical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited’s 0.5ml auto-disabled Nigerian company syringes are now pre-qualified by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first Nigerian company, and the…
Abuja – The Global Congress on Sickle Cell Disease will increase efforts against sickle cell disease (SCD) in Nigeria. Nigeria has the highest global prevalence of the condition. Obiageli Nnodu, chairperson of the local organizing committee, stated, “As the nation with…
Abuja – Good news for healthcare in Nigeria: the nation is making noticeable strides in expanding access to quality medical services, especially at the local Primary Health Care (PHC) level. According to Professor Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and…
ABUJA – Nigeria has dispatched a medical aid team to Tanzania team, sending 35 skilled medical professionals to Zanzibar. This group, including doctors and nurses, arrives ready to support and enhance local healthcare services. Expertise Shared Through NTAC The deployment comes from the…
Lagos – With the Easter holiday underway, the Lagos State Government is highlighting the importance of health and safety. Officials are urging residents to prioritize HIV prevention during their Easter festivities. Practicing safe behaviours is key to protecting community health. Dr. Folakemi Animashaun,…
