Health
cholera outbreak: ECHON warns against eating at uncertified bukas
The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (ECHON) has issued a warning to Nigerians to avoid consuming food from restaurants and bukas not certified by environmental health practitioners as the country grapples with a growing cholera outbreak.
According to ECHON, … Continue Reading
Cholera outbreak in Rivers State leaves two dead, 16 survivors
Rivers State has been hit by a cholera outbreak, which has claimed the lives of two people and left 16 others affected. The incident occurred in three communities within the Andoni Local Government Area of the state.
According to … Continue Reading
NAFDAC Warns the public Against Unregistered B-GAG Syrup
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert to Nigerians about the illegal production and sale of unregistered B-GAG mist pot CIT syrup. The agency’s surveillance team discovered the fake product during … Continue Reading
Ekiti State Government Launches Free Surgery missions for residents
The Ekiti State Government has launched a free surgical mission aimed at providing access to healthcare services to its residents, particularly those who are underserved and financially disadvantaged. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to improve healthcare accessibility … Continue Reading
Cholera Outbreak in Lagos: Death Toll Rises to 21, Infections Reach 401
The Lagos State Government has announced that the cholera outbreak in the state has claimed 21 lives, up from the previous 15, and infected 401 people, an increase from 350.
According to the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor … Continue Reading
if you had a bad experience at our hospital, send us a message – commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced ongoing efforts to enhance the professionalism, empathy, and etiquette of healthcare workers within the state’s medical facilities. This initiative comes in response to numerous complaints about the attitude of … Continue Reading
Japa: migration of Health experts to greener pastures is depleting our workforce – FG
The federal government has assured that Nigerian health experts who return after migrating abroad will be smoothly reintegrated into the healthcare system. However, it urged medical professionals to demonstrate greater patriotism by staying in the country rather than seeking opportunities … Continue Reading
US-based Nigerian doctor, Hokehe Eko, lunches virtual clinic for children with autism
Dr. Hokehe Eko, a Nigerian physician, has launched a groundbreaking virtual clinic, Glow Pediatrics, to provide autism evaluations for children in the United States. This innovative service, available in Oklahoma, Georgia, and Maryland, caters to children aged 18 months … Continue Reading
Federal government To Provide N200 Monthly Health Insurance For 37,000 Women In Nigeria – Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a new health insurance initiative aimed at providing 37,000 women with monthly coverage for just N200, enhancing their access to healthcare services. Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, announced this during … Continue Reading
UN Warns of Severe Food and Nutrition Crisis for 5.9 Million Nigerian Children
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, has revealed that approximately 5.9 million Nigerian children are facing a dire food and nutrition crisis, marking the highest number globally.
Fall disclosed this alarming statistic during the launch … Continue Reading