COP28: Climate change urgent threat to pregnant women, children — UN
According to a Call for Action released on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, by United Nations (UN) agencies ahead of the global Conference of the...
Sanwo-Olu emphasises need for proactive biosecurity, healthcare advancement
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has underscored the importance of proactive biosecurity measures and the evolving landscape of biotechnologies in Africa.
The Governor...
FG launches sanitation marketing strategy to curb open defecation
The federal government has introduced a comprehensive sanitation marketing strategy to curb open defecation.
The strategy was unveiled at an event commemorating 2023 World Toilet...
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians, healthcare providers about fake injection in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, particularly healthcare providers, to one batch of counterfeit Meronem 1g...
Expert urges FG to digitalise health sector
A digital public health expert, Zaid Olanrewaju, has urged the Federal Government to digitalise the country's health sector to improve healthcare service delivery.
Olanrewaju made...
WHO seeks partnership to boost Nigeria’s healthcare system
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the pivotal role of collaborative strategies in fostering Nigeria’s inclusive and resilient healthcare system.
WHO representative in Nigeria,...
Lagos State enrolls 277,672 residents in health scheme
The Lagos State government has reported that a total of 277,672 indigent residents have been registered in its health insurance scheme known as Ilera...
Poorly breastfed babies have higher risk of diabetes — Endocrinologist
A consultant endocrinologist, Dr Bolanle Okunowo, says inadequate or absence of breastfeeding with excessive use of artificial milk increases the risk of type 1...
World Diabetes Day: Patients lament increasing prices of medications
As the global community today marks World Diabetes Day, Nigerians suffering from the health condition have decried the astronomical hike in the prices of...
Lagos Women Run will help promote healthy living — Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
The Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has described the 8th edition of the Lagos Women Run as a veritable...
