The alleged murder of 21-year-old Christianah Idowu by her friend Ayomide Adeleye at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, chillingly highlights the pervasive threat of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to prioritise health and safety during the festive season to prevent disease outbreaks linked to gatherings and increased travel. In
By Victor Nwachukwu The African Immigrants Resources Centre, a United States based non profit Non Governmental Organisation, has distributed free sanitary pads worth over N5m to 1000 girls and 300
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said that President Bola Tinubu ‘s administration is spearheading transformative reforms that are reshaping the nation’s healthcare
The Federal Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), says it has inaugurated a groundbreaking initiative to reduce maternal mortality. The initiative is focused on subsidised health insurance for
The Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Lagos on Wednesday organised a programme for its in-patients to commemorate the Yuletide. Speaking during the Christmas programme, the Medical Director, Dr Ayodapo Soyinka, reiterated
A Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, Dr Temitope Olatunji, has identified early presentation and adequate funds for appropriate treatment as key factors to the survival of patients diagnosed with breast
Dr Ahmed Umar, Consultant Urologist at Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has warned Nigerians about the dangers of prolonged, indiscriminate use of sexual enhancement drugs, which could seriously harm vital organs.
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State says his administration is determined to reduce maternal and child mortality in the state. Governor Yusuf made the declaration while launching the second phase
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concernsover what it described as “increasing number of Lassa fever cases and fatalities, a significant public health risk.” The