NPHCDA Raises Alarm Over Low Adoption of Cervical Cancer Vaccine in Southern Nigeria, Calls for Urgent Action
Lagos State registers concerning vaccine hesitancy, hindering the fight against the second most prevalent cancer among women aged 15 to 44. In […]
Unlocking Affordable Healthcare: Diverse Options for Nigerians Amid Rising Living Costs
As the cost of living tightens its grip, navigating healthcare expenses becomes paramount for individuals and households. Health Management Organisations (HMOs) emerge […]
Global Health Community Urges Immediate Action on Climate and Health Ahead of COP28
In anticipation of COP28, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community are rallying for heightened attention to the profound […]
Study Reveals Alarming Health Impact of Coal-Based Pollution: PM2.5 Particles from Coal Plants Double Risk of Premature Death
In a recent study conducted by researchers from George Mason University, Harvard, and the University of Texas at Austin, the harmful effects […]
Antibiotic Overuse and Resistance: A Call to Action for Medical Professionals
Antibiotic overuse and resistance pose significant dangers to public health . Overuse refers to the unnecessary or excessive use of antibiotics, while resistance […]
Improving Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from a New Study
A recent study conducted by University Medicine Halle, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and various international institutes, sheds light on […]
Breakthrough: UK Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
In a historic move, the United Kingdom has become the first country to grant approval for the use of revolutionary gene therapy […]
Implementation of Graphic Health Warnings Expected to Save Thousands of Lives in Nigeria Annually
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has asserted that the enforcement of graphic health warnings has the potential to prevent the premature […]
FCCPC Urges Doctors: Prioritize Treatment for Accident and Gunshot Patients, Regardless of Financial Concerns
In a recent directive, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) emphasized that the rights of patients, especially those involved in […]
Nigeria Excluded as Anti-Malaria Vaccine Shipment Commences in African Nations
In a notable omission concerning the country with the highest malaria burden globally, the shipment of the groundbreaking World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended […]
Fidson Healthcare Plc Partners with Chinese Firm to Enhance HIV Drug Innovation
In a strategic move aimed at addressing medical challenges associated with drug innovation for individuals living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), […]
FG Declares HIV/AIDS Endemic in Nigeria
Adebobola Bashorun, the National Coordinator of the National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, and STI Control Programme at the Ministry of Health, announced on […]