The Federal Ministry of Health received only N36 million out of the N218 billion appropriated for…
Category: Health
FG unveils nationwide cancer free screening programme
The Federal government has launched a nationwide free cancer screening programme as part of renewed efforts…
New treatment wipes out cancer cells, no harm to healthy tissue
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that activates two chemical reactions inside cancer…
Customs okays mandatory drug test on officers nationwide
Management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the introduction of mandatory drug testing on…
Cross River battles open defecation amid public health risks
Stakeholders have raised the alarm over the widespread practice of open defecation in Cross River State, warning that…
UNICEF flags off measles rubella vaccination in 12 Nigerian states
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has rolled out a nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in…
NMA faults TVC presenters’ remarks on snakebite treatment, demands retraction
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has criticised remarks made by two presenters on…
Pension reforms ex-chair Maina slumps in Abuja office, hospitalized
A former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, slumped on Tuesday evening, February…
FCTA moves to curb snakebite deaths, offers remedial tips
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has renewed its commitment to curb snakebite-related deaths in the…
Anxiety in Benue as Lassa fever kills 4 health workers
The Benue State Government has confirmed that four healthcare workers are among the latest victims of…