Critical stakeholders in the health sector in Abuja expressed divergent views on the move by the Senate to establish the National Agency for Malaria Eradication. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the disagreements among the stakeholders came to the fore during a public hearing on the bill seeking for the establishment of the…
A group, The European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance), has highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in providing cancer care globally. According to ECHAlliance, partnerships between healthcare stakeholders, policymakers and technology providers are crucial in improving cancer diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes. The Communications Director, ECHAlliance, Mr Andy Bleaden, made the call at the launch of…
A study by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has found that long-acting injectable HIV treatment is as effective as daily oral therapy for adults in sub-Saharan Africa who struggle to take pills consistently. Presenting the results at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) in Kigali,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano About 360 health centres in Yobe State now offer free family planning services, the state’s Primary Healthcare Board has announced. Speaking during a media roundtable in Damaturu on Thursday, Hajiya Fatima Jiddum, Deputy Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health, said the centres provide both short- and long-term family planning methods at…
A study by researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has found that long-acting injectable HIV treatment is as effective as daily oral therapy for adults in sub-Saharan Africa who struggle to take pills consistently. Presenting the results at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) in Kigali,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Eating late in the evening could make it harder for the body to control blood sugar levels, according to a new twin study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE). “Our bodies process food differently depending on the time of day, with metabolism generally more active in the morning,”…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Yaba, has opened its admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session, inviting qualified candidates to apply for various health technology programmes. The Provost, Prof. Raheem Akewushola made the disclosure in a statement released on Friday. According to the don, “LASCOHET remains committed to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Babajide Saheed, has called on the government to address the growing shortage of medical professionals by increasing the remuneration and benefits of healthcare workers. Speaking at the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists (NAD) 19th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference…
In a sweeping operation to rid Nigeria’s capital of street begging and related criminality, authorities in Abuja have arrested more than 200 people in recent raids across the city. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through its Social Development Secretariat, confirmed the arrests, stating that the move forms part of wider efforts to “sanitise the…
Cockroaches, often dismissed as mere household pests have been said to pose significant threats to human health by spreading bacteria and contaminating food. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Cockroaches are considered a major health hazard as they are known to carry a variety of pathogens that can cause diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery,…
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