Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State Government has launched the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative (MAMII), aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving maternal and newborn survival rates, stating that the initiative would take a holistic…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns about the threats posed by counterfeit and prohibited medications infiltrating Nigerian markets, cautioning that this issue could severely impact public health. At a press briefing in Lagos, the Director-General, for NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, described the agency’s recent findings at major drug…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Professor of Applied Clinical Biochemistry at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Oluwafemi Ibukun, has warned Nigerians, especially the youth, against the excessive consumption of aphrodisiac substances. Prof. Ibukun, who delivered the 178th inaugural lecture of the university, raised alarm over the growing trend of excessive consumption of substances regarded…
To transform breast cancer treatment in Nigeria, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), together with Roche and Oncopadi Technologies, has introduced the Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing (BRANT) initiative. The initiative seeks to eliminate obstacles to diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that patients have easy access to expert consultations, diagnostic testing, and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has emphasized the need for adequate investment in primary healthcare to address the inefficiencies and stunted growth in Nigeria’s healthcare system. He made this remark during a meeting with key health sector stakeholders, including the state commissioner for health and local government…
Doctors have been told to stop dishing out three common drugs given to thousands of Brits at the same time, over fears the combination could cause ‘sudden death’. The warning follows the death of a ‘beautiful, generous and caring’ nurse, who died of a sudden cardiac arrest four years after starting the medications. Sudden Cardiac…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing healthcare services for its citizens by revitalizing Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) across the state. Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting on the ongoing revitalization initiative under the IMPACT Project. Prof. Abayomi emphasized that the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos World Kidney Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of March, highlights the importance of kidney health and the need for early detection of kidney disease. The 2025 theme, “Are Your Kidneys Ok? – Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” focuses on preventive measures, particularly as chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to rehabilitate and upgrade all general hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres across the FCT in 2025. Announcing this at the unveiling of the newly upgraded Barrister Nyesom Wike VIP Ward at Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, on Thursday, the Mandate Secretary for Health Services and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the African Epidemic Fund to enhance outbreak preparedness and response across the continent. This move comes as Africa faces a surge in public health events, with reported cases increasing from 152 in 2022 to 213 in 2024. Director General…
