Expert advocates citizen-focused new health system for Nigeria

Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe has called for a new health system that is tailored to the needs of the ordinary man in the street

Why Nigerians defecate publicly

Special report on why improved public awareness is not enough to reduce public defecation in Nigeria

First aid tips to save accident victims

The first few minutes of a medical emergency are always critical, but nearly two thirds of us admit we wouldn’t know what to do

Study identifies risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Nigeria

A new study has identified risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Nigeria using the 2008 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey

Doctors call for Lassa fever treatment centers in south east Nigeria

The South East zonal caucus of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has enjoined the Nigerian government to establish health centres and facilities where Lassa fever patients could be treated and managed

AstraZeneca boosts health research in Nigeria with new research grant



AstraZeneca Nigeria Research Grant, an initiative to facilitate research in both communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), has been launched. The grant follows closely on the recent successful launch of a similar venture in Kenya earlier this year.

Nigeria ranks low in environmental performance index

Out of 178 countries surveyed, Nigeria ranked 134th in the 2014 Environmental Performance Index  (EPI) that was released recently.

Osun state to eradicate polio with 4-day immunisation programme

An immunisation exercise aimed at eradicating polio disease in Osun will kick off from Saturday March 1. This was disclosed Dr. Kayode Ogunniyi, Director, Primary Health Care and Disease Control, Osun state Ministry of Health.

Nigeria's National Health Bill 2014 passed into law

The Nigerian Senate has passed the highly controversial National Health Bill 2014 into law following its third reading in the house. The aim of the bill is to establish a framework for the regulation, management and development of the nation's  health system.

Philips' report highlights innovation in tackling non-communicable diseases

The number of annual deaths from NCDs in Africa is predicted to rise by more than a quarter over the next 10 years, driven mainly by economic growth and connected lifestyle changes and behaviors, including unhealthy diet, urbanization, tobacco and alcohol use, and physical inactivity. 

Human Pappiloma Virus could be transmitted non sexually - new study

Common disinfectants do not kill human papillomavirus making non-sexual transmission of the virus possible, U.S. researchers say.

First authorized mass vaccination campaign without refrigeration hugely successful

 Mass Campaign With First Vaccine Allowed “Outside Cold Chain” in Africa Protects remotest African Regions from Deadly Meningitis Epidemics

A second study by World Health Organization suggests keeping vaccines at ambient temperatures during campaigns could cut storage and transportation costs in 
half

The first mass vaccination campaign conducted in Africa with a vaccine that does not require constant refrigeration succeeded 
in providing complete coverage while ensuring the vaccine stayed viable even in ambient temperatures up to 39°C (102.2°F), according to a study published 
online today in the journal Vaccine .

New US-led initiative launched to control infectious diseases globally

A new global initiative has been launched by governments of 27 nations and several international organizations. The initiative is a global effort aimed at combating infectious diseases.

Nigeria State Health Investment Project gets $150m funding from World Bank

Ms Marie-Fracoise Marie-Nelly, World Bank Country Director for Nigeria has announced $150 million funding for Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP).

Africa's richest man, others launch initiative to improve healthcare in Nigeria

Africa's richest man and Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote and other major players in the Nigerian private have announced plans to improve the nation's healthcare system through the inauguration of the steering committee of Nigeria Health Innovation Market (NHIM).

Government increases salaries of health workers in Kano state

The government of Kano state in northern Nigeria has announced the approval of a 7% increase in the salaries of health workers in the state beginning from February 2014. It said the increase is in the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).

Virus or stigma: what kills faster?

By Chibuike Alagboso

I will never forget the look on her face as she collected her HIV screening result from me. She kept staring at it and I am sure she was very oblivious of my existence at that particular moment or even the existence of any other thing in the world that moment. 

Nigerian football clubs ordered to employ medical practitioners

Nigeria's League Management Company (LMC) has instructed clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to employ the services of certified medical practitioners before the 2013/2014 season begins in later this month.

American college students to get unapproved meningitis vaccine

Students at a California public university where meningococcal disease broke out in the fall will be offered a vaccine not approved for use in the United States, public health officials said.

Nigeria needs $650m to achieve health-related MDGs - health minister

The sum of US$650 million is needed for Nigeria to achieve health-related Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), this was announced by the country's health minister, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu.

10 things you should know about cancer - CDC

Here are ten tips on cancer has revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The tips are as follows

Health information technology priorities are changing in 2014

The following is a guest blog post by Cliff McClintick, chief operating officer of Doc Halo. Cincinnati-based Doc Halo sets the professional standard for health care communication offering secure messaging for physicians, medical practices, hospitals and healthcare organizations. The Doc Halo secure texting solution is designed to streamline HIPAA-compliant physician and medical clinician sharing of critical patient information within a secure environment.

Nigeria's First Lady pays for heart surgeries for 800 children

Dame Patience Jonathan, Nigeria's First Lady has paid the bills for the heart surgery procedures for 800 children from various parts of the country. 

Government to phase out ‘pure’ water sachets

A draft action has been developed by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Environment for the phasing out of light weight non-biodegradable plastics in the country, a top official of the ministry said. 

First Lady Inaugurates Village Health Workers Scheme

The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Dame Patience Jonathan, has inaugurated the Village Health Workers Scheme and distributed 1,480 uniforms to the workers.

African nations mark 2014 World Cancer Day

Countries in Africa today (Tuesday February 4) join the rest of the world in celebrating the World Cancer Day, a day set aside to draw attention to the various issues related to cancer.

Nigerian commission to hold national dialogue on maternal care

Bem Angwe, the Executive Secretary of Nigeria Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced the preparedness of the commission to convene a national dialogue on maternal care as a way of extending NHRC's mandate to maternal and child health care.

Amgen completes study on new anti-cholesterol drug

US publicly traded pharmaceutical company, Amgen Inc has announced it has completed a fifth late-stage study of its experimental anti-cholesterol medicine, leading competitors that are trying to bring a new class of therapies to a market estimated to be worth billions.

Alcohol kills 25% of Russian men - new study

A new study has revealed that a quarter of all Russian men die before they reach their mid-fifties due to their passion for alcohol, especially vodka.

Nigerian government hails WHO's support of health system

The Nigerian government has hailed the World Health Organization (WHO) and other stakeholders for their efforts in strengthening the country's health system.