Thursday, April 25, 2024

World Health Organisation

March 9, 2024

Lagos govt. to set up IVF, endometriosis centre: Commissioner

The Lagos state government says it will set up an In vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Assisted Reproductive Therapy Programme and Endometriosis Centre at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
March 3, 2024

World Atlas predicts rise in obesity-related deaths

No country is on track to meet the WHO’s target of halting the rise of obesity by 2030.

An Obese person used to illustrate the story
February 23, 2024

House of Reps suspends ban on sale of alcohol in sachets, pet bottles

The suspension is pending the outcome of its investigation on the matter.

House of Representatives
February 22, 2024

NCDC registers 411 Lassa fever cases, 72 deaths in six weeks

The centre said the predominant age group affected by Lassa fever was 21-30 years.

Lassa fever infected patient
February 20, 2024

Bill to establish nursing college in Ogun passes second reading

The lawmaker said that about 15,000 nurses and midwives left the country for overseas work in 2023, according to the registrar of the Nursing Council.

House of Reps
February 20, 2024

NPHCDA boss urges mass vigilance against meningitis

Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children under age five, while bacterial meningitis is common in individuals under age 20.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
February 20, 2024

Eight died of oxygen shortage in Gaza hospital: Minister

The World Health Organisation was making efforts to evacuate the remaining patients to other hospitals.

Oxygen cylinders
February 6, 2024

NAFDAC bans alcohol in sachets

The NAFDAC DG said that alcoholic products had a negative impact on the youth.

Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the ban of alcohol in sachets
February 1, 2024

WHO unveils sanitation safety initiatives in five states

“It is worrisome that sanitation has not been positioned in our economic plans.’’

World Health Organization
January 23, 2024

FG lauds Zulum for 15% budgetary allocation to health

Mr Zulum received praises for prioritising health.

Governor Babagana Zulum on hospital visit