To provide specialised radiation therapy for children with cancer, the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) has introduced a Paediatric Radiation Oncology Programme in Lagos.The Centre Director of NLCC, Dr Lilian Ekpo, said during a media tour on Thursday t…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of completing a water reservoir for the Omuthiya District Hospital which will help to address the issue of water shortages at the hospital.The ministry’s Oshikoto regional director, Josua Ngh…
The Federal Government has called on the global oncology community to support it in closing cancer health disparity in the country and other Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC).The Director-General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatm…
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund(NSSF) says it remains committed to the improvement of healthcare system in the country.Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the fund disclosed this in an interview with the News A…
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria says it has obtained samples and commence investigations on the new virus disease attacking Okra plants across the countryProf. Mohammed-Faguji Ishiyaku, Executive Direc…
Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, revealed this week that the ministry has successfully obtained cabinet approval for a costed plan amounting to N.dollars 16.1 million for critical activities and interventions aimed at stren…
Erongo Governor, Neville Andre Itope, has encouraged regular dental check-ups, emphasisng the importance to allow professionals to detect and address dental issues before they escalate.The governor said that dental visits should not be limited to emerg…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has pledged its commitment to ensuring equitable access to oral health countrywide.Minister of Health and Social Services Deputy Minister, Dr Esther Muinjangue made this remark during the official launch of th…
Gynix Afrika, an organisation committed to improving women’s health, has sensitised 100 girls in Osun about critical health issues, fitness, general well-being, technology and personal development.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gynix Afrika, …
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Monday unveiled the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) to successfully identify and reach the millions of children who have not yet received a single routine immunisation.
At the launch in A…
An 11-day-old newborn has undergone a successful surgery to remove a catheter (foreign object) that was lodged next to her heart on Sunday at Luanda’s Cardiopulmonary Diseases Hospital Complex.
“This is the first surgery carried out on a child of th…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his return to the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Akeredolu just returned to wor…
