Health

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has presented a consignment of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) to the Gombe State Government to address severe acute malnutrition among children under five years of age.The presentation was made by the Chief of...

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has introduced reforms aimed at revolutionizing the state’s primary healthcare system to provide high-quality and accessible health services. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on primary healthcare revitalization held in Lokoja, Governor Ododo, represented by his...

In adults, infrequent consumption of vegetables, pot belly, urban living, physical inactivity, high socioeconomic status, urban living, overweight and family history increase the risk of Nigerians developing diabetes, study says .The study, a review of the prevalence and risk...

RESEARCHERS at the University of Nottingham have warned against repeated use of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over because it can lead to serious health complications, particularly peptic ulcers, heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.The study provided...

The Anambra State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has organized a one-day retreat for 21 Local Government Chairmen, LG Health Directors, Supervisors and partners in the delivery of integrated health services. primary health care (PHC)...

In a bold step to improve primary healthcare delivery in Rivers, West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria said at the weekend it had donated and commissioned solar power systems to two care centres. primary health...

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has announced plans to launch a national cancer intervention fund aimed at strengthening cancer treatment and care in Nigeria.Addressing a press conference, the Chairman of the NCS, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, said...

The Kogi State Government has announced plans to spend over N7 billion to renovate 88 additional primary care centers (PHCs) across the 21 local government areas of the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo revealed this on Saturday at a ceremony...

It is a mistake to think that time is passing. Time doesn't pass. The time is here until the world ends. It is you who is leaving. You don't waste time. Time is infinite. You waste yourself. You are...

The Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, Hon. (Dr.) Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira, on Thursday started cataract surgeries and medical check-ups with free medicines for residents of the district. During the labeled medical intervention, “2-day mega medical mission” residents were also examined...