Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Health

July 12, 2024

HIV: FG tasks committee to scale up pediatric care

“This will ensure that no child is born HIV positive and that those who are positive receive quality care,” said Nigeria’s junior health minister.

HIV/AIDS
July 11, 2024

Fertility specialist calls for inclusion of IVF in health insurance plans

Data from WHO revealed that assisted reproduction technologies have been available for more than three decades, with millions of children born worldwide from ART interventions such as IVF. 

IVF Chart
July 11, 2024

NAFDAC warns against obstruction of officials on enforcement duty

The director said arresting the hawkers would help NAFDAC in tracking sources of counterfeit products.

NAFDAC
July 10, 2024

FG committed to health sector investment for economic growth: Minister

The foundation has carried out 57,939 medical interventions involving 22,785 patients across Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu
July 10, 2024

WHO prequalifies first self-test for hepatitis C virus

He reiterated WHO’s commitment to continue to assess additional HCV self-tests.

WHO
July 10, 2024

67,603 TB patients on treatment in nine states: Official

Mr Umar said that there was a low awareness programme of the disease NAN

Tuberculosis patient
July 10, 2024

Kaduna health workers suspend warning strike 

“Do not forget, it is suspension, meaning if the promises made are not fulfilled, we shall resume the industrial action at the appropriate time,” NANNM warned.

NANNM
July 9, 2024

Jigawa unveils N2.9 billion primary healthcare revitalisation project

Mr Namadi said the state government had recruited 900 primary healthcare workers and 200 secondary healthcare clinical staff.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
July 9, 2024

Reps propose 1% revenue allocation to combat HIV/AIDS, public health diseases

He said the committee was committed to reviewing the Anti-Discrimination Act of 2014 to address stigmatisation.

House of Representatives
July 9, 2024

Ogun advises youths on genetic counselling before marriage

Mr Kukoyi said that the project would be completed in six months.

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