Cholera, an acute diarrheal illness caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, remains a significant public health threat in many parts of the world. While it can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, cholera is both preventable and manageable. Taking active control over cholera involves understanding your roles…
The Federal Government has dispatched 18 medical professionals to Sierra Leone as part of a volunteer initiative. During a pre-departure orientation in Abuja, Dr. Yusuf Buba-Yakub, Director General of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps, addressed the volunteers, urging them to represent Nigeria with distinction. highrevenuenetwork.com/9e9a5ee8183bdc3f8ca0807126145712/invoke.js He highlighted that Nigeria, as a leading nation, has utilized…
Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has stated that there are no active cholera cases in the state, despite the disease affecting other parts of the country. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Dr. Oreh revealed that there were 16 suspected cases of acute watery diarrhoea, resulting in two deaths, in three…
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has announced plans to create a standardized national cancer registry and data system to combat the growing cancer challenges in Nigeria. NICRAT’s Director-General, Dr. Usman Aliyu, revealed at a workshop in Abuja that the registry is 90 percent complete and is expected to be fully operational…
President Joe Biden has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump over abortion rights on the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Biden expressed his disapproval of Trump’s influence on the court’s decision. “Two years ago today, Donald Trump’s…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has committed N1 million as a start-up grant for the Emergency and Health Hazards Trust Fund dedicated to health journalists. During a congress of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHeJ) in Abuja, AHBN Coordinator Dr. Aminu Magashi announced the initiative and personally contributed N250,000 to the fund. AHBN…
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), alongside its partners, is advocating for continued handwashing, personal hygiene, and other preventive measures practiced during COVID-19 to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This call was made during the annual review meeting of the Commonwealth Partnership for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS 2) in Abuja, themed “Celebrating Progress and…
In light of the nationwide strike by Organized Labour, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced that doctors are not participating in the strike. In a statement released on Monday, NMA National Secretary General, Dr. Benjamin Egbo, clarified that the association is not affiliated with Organized Labour and that doctors would remain at their duty…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with development partners, is conducting a survey on tobacco use among adolescents aged 10 to 17 years. Additionally, the Ministry plans to carry out the second round of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey by the end of 2024. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed more than 350 pharmacies and medicine stores in Jigawa State. Pharmacist Stephen Esumobi, Director of Enforcement for PCN, announced this during a press briefing at the Federal Secretariat in Dutse, the state capital. He stated that the enforcement team’s visit to Jigawa was part of PCN’s ongoing…
Kwara State has launched a vaccination campaign to inoculate over 300,000 girls, aged nine to fourteen, against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) across its 16 local government areas. At the vaccination flag-off in Ilorin, organized by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with the Kwara State government, NPHCDA Executive Director Dr. Muyi…
In observance of this year’s Children’s Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) emphasized that no child should be born with HIV, particularly in an era of advanced medical technology. Dr. Temitope Ilori, the director-general of NACA, underscored that Children’s Day, celebrated annually on May 27, reminds us of the preciousness of…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) labor unions have suspended their planned strike, which was set to commence on Monday, May 20. This decision followed an agreement and resolution reached during a special session convened by the House Committee on Aviation and Technology. Committee Chairman Mr. Abiodun Akinlade Ishaq announced the resolution after a nearly nine-hour…
According to the Zamfara State Government, four lives have been claimed by an unknown illness and 177 others have been infected in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha Anka, revealed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Information Officer of the ministry, Malam Bello Ibrahim. According to…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced an extensive initiative with the aim of accelerating the elimination of malaria in the country and improving the health outcomes of its citizens. During a high-level dialogue session held in Abuja, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, outlined key components of the…
The Kano State Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) has taken decisive action by sealing off Sassauka Clinic and Diagnosis Centre located in Rimin Kebe. The Director of PHIMA, Professor Salisu Ibrahim, affirmed that the closure was enforced due to multiple infractions detected at the facility. Professor Ibrahim clarified that discrepancies were found in the…
During a pivotal gathering in Abuja on Tuesday, aimed at enlightening Nigerians on a groundbreaking innovation, Dr. Mao Mao, a distinguished scientist from China, revealed the development of a software designed to detect nine distinct types of cancer. The software, named “OncoSeek,” marks a significant leap in bolstering governmental efforts to alleviate the economic and…
Kebbi State Government has announced that it provided free treatment to 23,542 patients with mental illness at the Zauro Psychiatric Medical Outreach since 2023. The Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Muhammad Sani-Aliyu, shared this information during a weekly ministerial press briefing organized by the state’s Ministry of Information and Culture. Sani-Aliyu mentioned that the ministry has…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that over 400,000 individuals in the North East region gained access to clean and safe water in 2023. During the commemoration of the 2024 World Water Day in Maiduguri, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Phuong Nguyen, announced the organization’s efforts in providing water services to communities in Adamawa,…
In a groundbreaking announcement, Professor Daniel Nwachukwu, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, has confirmed the medicinal effectiveness of Hibiscus Sabdariffa, commonly known as ‘zobo,’ in treating hypertension. Renowned for his expertise in Cardiovascular Physiology, Professor Nwachukwu conducted extensive research and clinical trials involving both animal and human subjects to substantiate…
Labor unions at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) have declared an indefinite strike following an attack on the facility by suspected hoodlums. According to reports, the hoodlums invaded the hospital on Monday and attacked some doctors, destroying facilities and stealing a corpse. This incident has led to the paralysis of activities at the…
Abubakar Bukola Saraki(ABS) Foundation has paid off the hospital bill of a Nigerian actor and comedian Mr John Okafor popularlly known as Mr Ibu. Mr Ibu in a video posted on his official Instagram page told Nigerians about his health condition on October 18, soliciting for financial aid. The ABS foundation established by Former Senate…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is targeting about 6 millions girls aged 9-14 years with over 6million doses of Gardasil HPV vaccine and essential supplies under the first phase of HPV vaccination in the country. Experts have said the vaccination is key as Nigeria alone contributes an estimated 12,000 new…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the House of Representatives’ confirmation of nominees for the positions of Chairman and members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The President’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, read at plenary by the Deputy…
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Nigeria, Mr Faisal Alghamdi has pledged to organise free surgeries for indigent Nigerians under the Nur-Saudi Voluntary Campaign in Nigeria. Ambassador Alghamdi, made the commitment in Abuja during the 93rd National Day celebration of the Kingdom. He noted that King Salman Al Saud, the Custodian of…
At least 10 people have died following an outbreak of 91 suspected cases of diphtheria across 14 local government areas in Jigawa State. The State Ministry of Health confirmed this to newsmen during a media briefing in Dutse on Sunday. According to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Salisu Mu’azu, two cases have been…
The Justice, Development, and Peace Commission wants journalists to engage more in investigative reporting to expose perpetrators of human trafficking within and outside the country. The Programme Manager of the Commission, Timothy Ejeh made the call at the end of a three-day training for some journalists in Abuja on effective coverage and reporting on trafficking…
By Damilola AdelekeThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says delegates from 54 African countries and 15 observer nations will converge in Abuja next week for the 31st meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa, (HONLAF) to discuss new trends and partnerships to curb the global drug scourge. A statement by the…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that is expected to save the lives of more than two million women and children at risk of maternal mortality. This announcement came as part of the seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, which assesses progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
Kano State Governor Abba kabir Yusif has reaffirmed his commitment to work with the Republic of Ghana for enhance service delivery in the health sector. The Governor disclosed this while receiving the Deputy Minister of Health for the the Republic of Ghana Mr Mahma Asei Seini, who Paid him a working visit at the government…
Ancient Greeks used olive oil as sunscreen to protect their skin from sun damage. Ancient Egyptians used rice, lupine plants, and jasmine for the same. The benefits of sunscreen go beyond protecting your skin from the sun. Summer means it is time to run to the store to purchase sunscreen lotion. However, the truth is,…
