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Age 40 and above most affected Latest report from the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has revealed that high blood ressure remains number one killer disease in Nigeria, accounting for about  52%  cause  of sudden …

To establish National Noma Control Programme ABUJA - The Federal Government has said it would do all within its power to ensure Noma disease does not have a foothold in the country. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole and…

 Decry 'poor' funding for sector Say only 30% of PHCs nationwide functional Health workers under the aegis of National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, NACHPN, on Monday called on the National Assembly…

More evidences, world over, are showing that good nutrition is the most solid foundation on which destinies of children are built. Even the uneducated parents who used to differ on proven gains derivable from good nutrition such as…

New report shows drop in infant, U-5 mortality Latest Fifth Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey conducted in Nigeria has revealed a drop in infant and children under-five, but more children, especially in the country’s northeast…

Thirty victims of human trafficking today received equipment for various vocational skills ranging from catering, hairdressing, photography to tailoring and bead making  to set them up in business. The recipients, all young girls, were…

Modules target improved management of victims of genital mutilation, rape others                      ABUJA - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on Monday launched…

"No delay, end disputes for the good of your patients now," Kaduna deputy governor urges There seems to be end in sight to disharmony between the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of…

To ensure adequate delivery of quality healthcare services in the state, Lagos State government on Monday validated the Human Resource for Health (HRH) Strategic Plan and Task Shifting Task Sharing (TSTS) Policy for the state. This is a…

Estimate shows 1 in 11 adults now live with diabetes - 10 million more cases than in 2015 Sanofi leads campaign in Nigeria with special walk, capacity building workshop for journalists As the World Diabetes Day is marked…