By Folasade Akpan Residents of Pigba Sama, an Abuja community, have appealed to the government to urgently improve healthcare services at their Primary Health Care (PHC) facility. They cited high treatment costs, shortage of qualified personnel, poor infrastructure and lack of essential equipment as part of their challenges. They madeContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun With half of the global population lacking access to essential health services, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is scaling work on traditional medicine as part of efforts to meet global demand and health needs. Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director a.i. of WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, said thisContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo My Child’s Psyche Initiative (MCPI) has called for urgent attention to the emotional and psychological well-being of children, emphasising the need for supportive environments both at home and in schools. The Founder and Managing Director of MCPI, Chyna Clifford, made the call at the Ultimate Caregiver EnlightenmentContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has charged its newly admitted students to uphold strong professional ethics and competence. Mr Tolani Sule, Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, gave the charge at the matriculation ceremony for 768 candidates admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) says its upcoming 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting aims to develop sustainable solutions for health, youth development, livelihood, education, and “Dawah’’ The National President of the Society, Alhaji Ayodeji Abdulwahid, said this at a news conference to announce the Biennial Conference scheduledContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos State has introduced two new health insurance plans to give diasporans and festive-season visitors affordable, reliable medical coverage, strengthening access and reducing health risks during the high-traffic “Detty December” period. Dr Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management AgencyContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie A leading healthcare solutions provider, JNC International Ltd, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying they have brought stability and progress to the healthcare sector. Mrs Ronke Adiele, Head of Sales, Medical and Surgical Solutions, Nigeria and West Africa, JNCI, spoke in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Healthcare Partner+, in collaboration with the Advocacy for Development, Health and Environmental Sustainability (ADHES), has presented the ‘Award of Impact’ to Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna. The award recognises Gwamna’s contributions to expanding access to healthcare services, promoting equity, and strengthening accountability across theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George DCL Laboratory Products Limited on Friday commended Nigeria’s medical regulatory bodies for improving health sector standards, reducing substandard products, and enforcing regulations. Dr Okechukwu Anyanwu, General Manager and Chairman of the laboratory firm, made the commendation during the organisation’s 20th anniversary celebration in Abuja. He praised theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has launched activities for Nigeria’s 2025 World Soil Day with key agricultural institutions. This year’s theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,” drew the Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen.Continue Reading
