By Steven O. Mukoro Mild illnesses are part of growing up – there’s not a lot you can do to help your child avoid them. […]
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Nigerian Blood Centres Collect Only 25,000 Units in a Year
Nigeria’s blood supply remains a major healthcare concern, with the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) reporting that its centres collected only 24,000 to 25,000 units […]
New Bill Targets Hospitals That Delay Life-Saving Emergency Care
Hospitals in Nigeria could face financial penalties, suspension of operating licences or closure for refusing or delaying emergency medical treatment under a proposed amendment to […]
New Digital Reporting System Speeds Up Kano Health Campaigns
Health campaign teams in Kano State are now able to transmit field reports within hours rather than waiting weeks for paper-based records, following the introduction […]
Ebola Outbreak: WHO Recommends Two New Vaccines for Clinical Trials
The fight against a deadly Ebola strain has taken another step forward, with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommending two additional vaccine candidates for clinical […]
1.6 Million Lives Could Be Saved Through Better Climate Policies
Better climate policies could prevent an estimated 1.6 million deaths every year, while generating trillions of dollars in economic benefits, according to a new report […]
Starting Statin Early Following Type2 Diabetes Diagnosis Associated with Lower Dementia Risk
By Morgan Nwanguma Starting statin treatment soon after a diagnosis of type2 diabetes may offer benefits beyond protecting cardiovascular health. A nationwide Danish study involving […]
Alzheimer’s: Can 3 Simple Moves Help the Brain Fight Back? – 1
By Deborah Bamisaye Imagine walking into an old, quiet building: The walls are crumbling. The lights are flickering. The once-busy place is strangely silent. You […]
FG Targets Better Training and Retention of Healthcare Workers
The Federal Government is seeking to improve healthcare professionals’ training and retention as part of efforts to address workforce shortages and strengthen healthcare delivery in […]
Why Nigeria Needs More Money to Fight Disease Outbreaks
Nigeria needs approximately ₦104.4 billion annually to implement its National Action Plan for Health Security, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has […]
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