[ad_1] The Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS) report showed that malaria prevalence is highest among children aged 48 to 59 months and the prevalence is highest in the northwest at 51.6 per cent. The 2021 NMIS also showed that the malaria prevalence in Nigeria has declined from 23 per cent in 2018 to 22 per…
[ad_1] A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said estimated 12,000 people die from violence and injuries around the world each day. Titled: “Preventing Injuries and Violence: An Overview” and published on the WHO website, the report suggests that three of the top five causes of death among people aged 5-29 years…
[ad_1] Habu Dahiru, the Gombe State Commissioner for Health, says no fewer than 486,000 people were tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from January till date, with about 43,000 living with the virus. Mr Dahiru disclosed this in Gombe on Wednesday while addressing journalists as part of activities to mark World AIDS Day on December…
[ad_1] Yusuff Moshood A clinical researcher, Dr. Faramola Ogunkoya, has called for better funding of clinical studies in Nigeria, noting that the efforts of local scientists to come out with new molecules are hampered by inadequate funding. Dr. Ogunkoya who is a project manager, Xcene Research – a firm that specialise in conducting clinical trials…
[ad_1] From Gyang Bere The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire said Nigeria is leading other African sub-region in the campaign for the implementation of National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia and Nursing Plan (NSOANP) through robust activities by Federal Ministry of Health and Smile Train. The Minister disclosed this on Wednesday at the NSOANP, National Surgical,…
[ad_1] A witness in the trial of a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has testified that due process was followed in the settlement agreement for OPL 245 in 2011. Professor Peter Akper, who was a special adviser to three Attorney generals from 2007 to 2015, was testifying…
[ad_1] Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said he is running for re-election in office in the forthcoming 2023 gubernatorial election based on his records of achievements since 2019 when he was sworn in. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking at the unveiling of the Brand Campaign: “A Greater Lagos Rising,” heralding…
[ad_1] From Abel Leonard, Lafia A group under the aegis of Lafia Old Students Association, has begun a free medical outreach for no fewer than 5,000 residents of Karu Local Government Area in Nasarawa state. According to the group, the gesture was aimed at complementing the efforts of the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, in providing…
[ad_1] Aminu Adamu, the student of the Federal University, Dutse, who was arrested after criticising First Lady Aisha Buhari, on Twitter, has been remanded at Suleja Prison in Niger State. Back in June, the student had tweeted, “Su mama Anchi Kudin Talakawa an koshi”, meaning “Mama has fed fat on poor people’s money”. Months after,…
[ad_1] Every first of December, the world unites to commemorate World AIDS Day, showing support for people living with HIV and remembering those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. This year, as stakeholders come together to observe World AIDS Day 2022 under the theme ‘Equalize’, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on global leaders…
