Maternal health specialists have expressed concern that the recent hike in fuel prices could significantly reduce antenatal attendance among pregnant women across the country. The gynaecologists warned that low antenatal attendance could lead to poor pregnancy outcomes due to a…
The World Health Organisation has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic test under its Emergency Use Listing procedure, marking an important step in improving global access to mpox testing. In a statement released on Thursday, WHO announced that the…
In a proactive move to tackle drug abuse in Kano, the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency has established partnerships with key community groups, including the Rano Apex Development Association, Rano Ce A Gabanmu Development Association, and the Rano Emirate Council.…
A primary healthcare consultant, Dr Yewande Omikunle, has canvassed an improvement in breast cancer education in Nigeria. Omikunle said a comprehensive health policy reform is one way to get this done. Omikunle, who is the Director of Public Affairs at…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the Republic of Rwanda has confirmed 27 cases of Marburg Virus Disease and nine deaths as of September 30, 2024. The Africa CDC made this known in a press statement on…
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary today, the leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association has said that the progress in the health sector since independence has been marred by poor remuneration, outdated equipment and migration of health professionals. While…
Kano indigenes have been reassured that the polio vaccine is safe hence the need for them to cooperate for the success of the ongoing campaign against poliomyelitis. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, gave the assurance while supervising…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Sunday restated the state government’s commitment to end polio and other childhood communicable diseases, as it collaborates with partners to target 3.6 million children in the state. He made the pledge in Kano…
The National Orientation Agency has urged riverine communities in Nasarawa State on the fringes of River Benue to relocate to higher grounds in view of the impending flood. The Director General, NOA, Lanre Onilu, made the appeal during a media…
To mark the 2024 World Heart Day, the World Health Organisation has shared a detailed guide outlining the typical warning signs of a heart attack. In a post shared on X on Sunday, WHO identified the following symptoms: Feeling…
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