Health

Our policies have improved the health sector, reduction of brain leakage – Health Commissioner of Oyo

The Health Commissioner of the State of Oyo, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, explained that the policies implemented by the state government in the health sector have led to the general improvement of the sector and also helped mitigate the effect...

Taking analgesics for menstrual cramps does not cause infertility: experience

It is the 21st century, but discussions about menstruation are still produced behind closed doors. Many women and girls feel uncomfortable discussing their related periods or problems due to the generalized culture of shame surrounding this natural process. Many women...

The United States supports Western Africa countries to improve public health emergency response

Seventeen members of the Public Health Emergency Operations Center from seven Western Africa countries have graduated from a two -week training program designed to improve their skills in public health emergency management. The training, organized by the Centers for the...

50 percent of drugs in circulation are false: ACPN

Pharmacists under the platform of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) have given the alarm that no less than 50% of medicines currently in circulation throughout the country are false or of lower quality. The National President of...

Low wages, hard working conditions make nursing less attractive in Nigeria

By: Oluwafunke Ishola (Nan) Nigeria, like many other African countries, suffers a talent escape from its fragile health sector as the richest countries attract poorly paid but qualified professionals. The Nation Nursing Force is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis,...

Edo Govt confirms the dengue fever outbreak, records 86 cases

The Ministry of Health of the State of EDO confirmed on Friday the outbreak of dengue fever in the state. The Ministry revealed that 86 cases had been reported in several areas of the local government. However, revealing at a press...

FG raises alarm on reproductive health gaps among adolescents

The Federal Government has expressed concern about the high health gap and sexual reproduction rights (SRHR), especially among young women in Nigeria, since it has left many girls vulnerable to various health risks. This was the highlight on Thursday in...

Nma kicks against the federal circular on medical assignments, threatens the action

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected a recent circular issued by the National Salary, Income and Salary Commission (NSIWC) on the review of assignments for medical and dental officials in the Federal Public Service. The medical assignments, according...

Lakes Govt presents QR codes to stop the talk in health centers

An agency of the Agency of the Ministry of Health, monitoring of health facilities, monitoring of Lagos Health Facilities (Hefamaa), has begun the pilot phase of its QR code decal initiative throughout the government and private health centers of...

Open defecation: Jigawa reintroduces home health checks

The Jigawa State Government has reintroduced a home health inspection policy, known as Dubata Gari, which focuses on enforcing personal hygiene and environmental cleaning. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Nura...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...