The UNFPA has commended the Kaduna State Government for the commitment toward ending unmet needs for family planning services, curbing preventable maternal death and ending Gender-Based violence (GBV).The Head of Office, UNFPA Kaduna Sub-Office, Ms Lo…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has supported free fistula repair surgeries for 104 patients at the Vesico Vaginal Fistula Centre at Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State.Dr Elvis Evborein, the Reproductive Health Analyst, UNFP…
Stakeholders in mental healthcare in Nigeria, have called for an end to stigmatisation of people with mental health challenges.The stakeholders said this at the second annual mental symposium organised by the Sunshine Series in collaboration with Fried…
The Board of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE Abuja) says the project is on track to successfully accomplish its mission of providing world class medical care.The AMCE will also conduct innovative and groundbreaking research, facilitate d…
The Federal Government says it has made plans in a new policy plans for cancer survivors to be catered to adequately.The Director-General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Dr Usman Aliyu, disclosed this in an interview wit…
The development of human health is majorly dependent on nutrition.Good nutrition, alongside other healthy lifestyle habits, supports average growth, development, and ageing.It helps people maintain healthy body weight, boosts the immune system, makes p…
The House of Representative has urged President Bola Tinubu to allocate part of the fuel subsidy removal savings to funding healthcare service for the vulnerable.This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Bashiru Dawodu (APC-Lagos) at plenary in Ab…
The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says 98 per cent of unvaccinated children were infected with diphtheria in 19 states.The Minister, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made the disclosure at the Northern Traditional Leaders’ Committee on Pr…