Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has taken a bold step in the fight against HIV/AIDS by offering free medical tests in Agbor community, Delta State. At an event commemorating the 2024 World AIDS Day at Asaba, Delta State on Thursday, the NDDC warned that the HIV/AIDS scourge remains a significant…
The Nigerian Medical Association of Nigeria (NMA) has called for government-backed incentives, including soft car loans, to retain doctors in Nigeria and curb the growing trend of medical professionals leaving for better opportunities abroad. Chairman of the Oyo State NMA chapter, Dr. Happy Adedapo, made the remarks during an interview with the News Agency of…
Tunisian authorities retrieved the bodies of 27 irregular migrants after their boat capsized off the country’s eastern coast, a health official said on Thursday. Hatem Al-Sharif, regional health director of Sfax province, said 25 other migrants were rescued after their boat sank off the coast of Kerkennah Islands on Wednesday. He said the boat was…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Researchers have made a landmark discovery that a gene variant involved in setting cholesterol levels may also determine whether breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body. A study published in Cell on December 9 found that a variant of the PCSK9 gene drives the spread of breast cancer. However,…
As Nigeria enters a new year like other nations of the world, the citizens, smarting from economic hardship in particular, have begun to share their hopes and expectations in the new year- 2025. Interestingly, despite the economic odds faced Nigerians remain optimistic about the prospects for recovery and growth. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report, AHR,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As part of their ongoing commitment to improve the health and well-being of women and children, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Canadian government, has provided over 4,300 bottles of vitamin A to the Bauchi State Government. This donation is part of efforts to ensure a healthier…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to be more determined and steadfast in their rejection of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption, pointing out that the progress of the country is awaiting their resolve in this…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has outlined a series of significant investments in the health sector, aiming to improve access to quality healthcare for its citizens. The state Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday and detailed a range of initiatives undertaken since May 2023, including the…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu for spending over 30% of his time abroad since taking office, urging him to focus on addressing Nigeria’s domestic challenges in 2025. Obi made the comments during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja, highlighting that as of December…
The National Population Commission (NPC) has issued birth certificates to over 10 million children and announced plans to establish 4,000 additional registration centers across Nigeria. This development was shared in a statement signed by Director of the Public Affairs Department at the NPC, Talibat Oloruntoba on Wednesday. NPC Chairman, Nasir Kwarra stated the commission’s commitment…
