The Nigerian Medical Association has urged President Bola Tinubu to appropriate health sector financing with the Abuja 2001 Declaration of at least 15 per cent
Category: HEALTH
Conjoined Nigerian twins undergo separation surgery in Saudi Arabia for free
Demonstrating exceptional generosity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has borne the entire financial burden of this complex and delicate procedure. In a groundbreaking medical procedure,
Kwara wins NGF healthcare delivery award, rated best state in North Central
Kwara State has been rated the best state in basic healthcare delivery in the entire North Central region, beating Abuja the Federal Capital Territory and
ILERA EKO: ORILE AGEGE LCDA GETS SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD FOR QUALITY PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), the agency in charge of delivering universal health coverage through the Lagos State Health Scheme (ILERA EKO) has
Day-old baby rescued from Port Harcourt waste bin
PORT HARCOURT – A newborn baby girl dumped in a waste receptacle has been rescued in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The baby dumped by unknown
Nigeria approves R21 malaria vaccine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has approved the R21 malaria vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. The Director
UK restriction can’t stop doctors’ migration, say NMA, NARD
Medical bodies in the countries have said the United Kingdom government’s code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel will
PHOTOS: Father-Son Doctors Perform Surgery Together
A medical doctor, Tochukwu Eneh, joined his father, who is also a doctor, to perform a surgery. The elated doctor made this known on his
FACT CHECK: Does breaking fast with fizzy drinks cause kidney failure?
CLAIM: A digital picture with text, said to have emanated from Dr Adib Rizvi, a renowned Kidney specialist at Civil Hospital, Karach, has emerged on
What you need to know about hypertension
Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide, including in Nigeria. Unfortunately, not many people know they have the condition because they are not
