Thursday, October 29, 2026

Health

October 26, 2022

Uganda warns of shrinking HIV financing due to reduced international support

Mr Musoba said the country’s HIV/AIDS funding gap had grown to US$272.66 million in 2019/20 from US$82.96 million in 2016/17.

Nelson Musoba, Director-general of Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC)
October 26, 2022

Cross River govt to sanction healthcare centres charging more than N3,000 for delivery

The Cross River State government has vowed to sanction Primary Healthcare (PHCs) facilities that charge more than N3,000 for delivery.

Ben Ayade
October 26, 2022

Brain drain crippling hospitals, one doctor to 10,000 patients now: NMA 

“Brain drain has worsened the doctor-patient ratio as the ratio is now one doctor to 10,000 patients.”

Medical doctors in Nigeria
October 25, 2022

Body odour natural, completely normal: Dermatologist

The dermatologist said that “body odour can happen due to diet, hygiene or hormonal fluctuations”.

Body odour
October 25, 2022

Nigeria ready to become global hub for vaccine production, distribution: Buhari

The president stated this on Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, at the World Bio Summit 2022 to discuss the future of vaccines and bio-health across the globe.

Buhari, Vaccine
October 25, 2022

Zamfara govt targets one million children for integrated immunisation

The campaign covers measles and meningitis vaccination, vitamin A supplementation, birth registration certification and COVID-19 vaccination.

Immunisation and Zamfara deputy governor Hassan Nasiha
October 25, 2022

UN urges more investment in safe drinking water

United Nations agencies say universal access to safe drinking water requires increased investment.

RUNNING TAP
October 25, 2022

$700 million funding gap could spell catastrophe for millions: UNHCR

“Further suffering this year and 2023 can be reduced with swift international action.”

Refugee camp
October 25, 2022

More babies, mothers dying due to brain drain: NMA

NMA has blamed the rising maternal and infant mortality in the country to brain drain in the health sector.

October 24, 2022

Measles: Niger govt, UNICEF to vaccinate over one million children

Children from 9 to 59 months, across the state’s 275 wards, would be vaccinated.

Measles