Health

Paediatricians have dispelled common misconceptions about childhood cancer, including the belief that it is contagious and a death sentence. The paediatricians, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Monday in Osogbo,…

The United Nations, UN, Women, and other stakeholders on Monday,  called on Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri to assent to the bill promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities, PWDs, in Adamawa. The National Programme Officer, UN Women, made…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has called for greater synergy between Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and universities to foster the development of new medicines and vaccines. NAFDAC’s…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP has announced the return of 78 Nigerians trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire. The victims arrived in Lagos on Saturday night via an Air Peace flight. In a statement…

The President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, APN, Prof. Taiwo Obindo has called for improved access to mental health care by integrating it into Primary Health Care, PHC. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria,…

Mr Joe Igbokwe, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Lagos State, popularly known as “Agbalanze”, has unveiled a state-of-the-art health facility, CareValue Health, calling on Nigerians to prioritise their health through regular…

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting vulnerable populations during the 2025 World Red Cross Day celebration, themed “On the Side of Humanity.” The commemorative event was held at…

In a concerted effort to combat the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking among young people in Kano State, northern Nigeria, renowned philanthropist and politician Abdulkarim Zaura has intensified grassroots campaigns aimed at…

SightSavers, a leading Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare and reducing child mortality in Akwa Ibom State, through strategic health interventions targeting infants. Speaking during…

As global temperatures continue to rise, expectant mothers are increasingly facing a hazardous health landscape, with medical experts warning that extreme heat significantly raises the risk of pregnancy complications — including…