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
New study links stress at work to old age illness
Surgeon suspended for signing initials on a patient's internal organ
A British surgeon is currently
under investigation after his suspension over allegations that he “branded” his
initials onto a patient’s liver, media reported on Tuesday.
Strike paralysed activities in Nigerian hospitals
Tomato-rich diet protects postmenopausal women from breast cancer
Bauchi state government built 550 health centres in 3 years
Isa Yuguda, governor of Bauchi state, northern Nigeria has revealed that between 2011 and 2013, the state government built 550 healthcare centers with the goal of increasing access to healthcare facilities.
Why we went on strike - Nigerian doctors
Nigerian state sacks nurses en masse
CDC raises awareness over mosquito-borne viral disease
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warning for the French Caribbean dependency of St. Martin over the locally spreading mosquito-borne viral disease.
I am not responsible for doctors' strike - minister
Nigeria's minister of health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has said he is not responsible for the strike embarked upon by member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Medical students develop Smartphone Physical examination technology
Medical students at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Pennsylvania have developed an innovation that could give users a 10 minute physical examination. The technology can check user's heart rate and blood pressure, as well as test for sexually transmitted infections.
Organizers drive PharmaTech Africa 2014 dialogue forward with HealthNewsNG partnership
PharmaAfrica, organizers of PharmaTech Africa Exhibition and Conference have partnered with HealthNewsNG.com, Africa's leading online health news platform, with the goal of driving the dialogue forward.
Nigerian doctors begin 5-day nationwide strike
How to lose weight quickly
Nigerian government urged to establish more water quality monitoring labs
A physiotherapist does more for a stroke patient than a physician, says expert
Rotary International honors Queen Elizabeth II for supporting polio eradication
Rotary
International today (Monday) recognized and honored Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II with the Rotary International Award of Honor to celebrate the
60th anniversary of her Coronation.
Nigerian govt and ARFH train community health extension workers on birth control
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), through the Association for
Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), has commenced a national training
of community health extension workers (CHEWs) on boosting access to
long lasting contraceptives in the country.
GE Healthcare and Phillips unveiled as sponsors for Africa Healthcare Summit 2014
Organizers of the Africa Healthcare Summit 2014, Oliver Kinross Ltd, have revealed that GE Healthcare is the platinum sponsor for the London event.
Nigerian city sets new world record for longest breakfast table
Ibadan, a major city in southwestern Nigeria has set a world record for longest breakfast table. The successful attempt was put together by international company, Nestlé.
Africa's health ministers to speak at Africa Healthcare Summit 2014
Organizers of the Africa Healthcare Summit 2014, Oliver Kinross Ltd, have released the list of confirmed speakers for the summit holding next year in London.
Nigeria, others increase health funding - The Global Fund
UNFPA donates equipment and commodities to Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency
Largest mobile health event in the world underway in Washington, DC
This year's edition of the annual mHealth Summit is currently underway at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, DC Area, USA. In its 5th year, the summit according to organizers delivers
value for stakeholders across the mobile health ecosystem.
"The event
uniquely gathers healthcare and technology leaders in government, the
private sector, industry, academia, providers and not-for-profit
organizations from across the mobile health continuum to advance
collaboration in the use of wireless technology to improve health
outcomes, reduce costs and create a new paradigm in health care delivery
both in the United States and abroad," organizers said.
The focus of this year's edition is the capacity of mobile health to
provide health care at the right time and the right place.
"This channel
is fundamental in transforming the way health is managed and health care
is delivered. It has the potential to save time and energy through
every facet of the health care ecosystem- improving communications and
opportunities for changes in how health and chronic conditions are
managed, and providing better care with better outcomes," organizers said.
It added that "The mHealth Summit, the largest mobile
health event in the world, brings together providers, leaders,
influencers and visionaries in wireless and mobile health technologies
and integration as well as those in different stages of this transition
to discuss hands-on strategies, examine success stories, and explore
challenges and innovations."
This year, organizers said the general program is providing the
broadest and deepest coverage of the ecosystem in the world under one
roof.
A total of 6 keynotes would be delivered, in addition to 100 educational sessions, over 4000 exhibitors, and about 5,500 conference attendees.
There are so a number of exclusive co-located events this year.
Nigeria records reduction in infant and maternal mortality rates
Economic boom in Africa is fuelling demand for improved healthcare – Oliver Kinross
Oliver Kinross Ltd, organizers of the Africa Health Care Summit,
said there is an increasing demand for improved healthcare in Africa as a
result of the economic boom the continent is recording. It added that the
health industry across the world is poised for huge growth over the new years.
Contract doctors are insecure and poorly motivated
Novartis marks first-ever Africa Day
Novartis senior executives gathered in Basel, Switzerland for the first-ever Novartis Africa Day to review the company’s innovative work in Africa, including growing
commercial activity, novel approaches to expand access to high-quality,
affordable medicines, local talent development and the company’s Malaria
Initiative.
Actress pledges support to fight against child abuse
Nigerian actress and talk show host, Tricia Esiegbe-Kerry, has made public her decision to join the battle against child sexual abuse in Nigeria.
She said she will join the fight through her foundation, Bold Faces International, through public enlightenment on the dangers of paedophilia and child abuse.
One of the strategies to be deployed is The
Psychologist, a public awareness programme run by Bold Faces International, has
been released.She said she will join the fight through her foundation, Bold Faces International, through public enlightenment on the dangers of paedophilia and child abuse.
According to the media personality, The Psychologist is aimed at "preventing the sexual abuse of children and to encourage victims of child sexual abuse to come out and tell their stories via our television talk-show programme.
"We intend to use the platform of ‘The Psychologist” to address child sexual molestation in our society, to expose sexual predators and create a support platform for victims of child molestation, and to get the authorities to do more to support our children."
A 30 minute talk show
programme has also been designed for television viewers and would feature a segment titled "Brave Seat of Change" where stories by real life people who have gone through the trauma of
child molestation whilst growing up in Nigeria would be shared.
Nelson Mandela Dies at 95
Nigerian doctors suspend two-month old strike action
Nigerian state tackles HIV/AIDS stigmatization with new electronic record
Mental healthcare service is inadequate in Nigeria - psychiatrists
The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has decried the shortage of mental healthcare facilities in Nigeria.
Commissioners, special advisers suspended over World AIDS Day Walk
The governor of Cross River state of Nigeria, Liyel Amoke, has suspended 20 members of the state's executive council for failing to participate in the 4km walk organized by the state government to mark the 2013 World AIDS Day in the state.
Concerted efforts can lower HIV prevalence in Nigeria - NMA
US committed to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria
African nations tackle HIV/AIDS with non-surgical bloodless circumcision
Several African nations including Rwanda, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe are tackling the spread of HIV virus with non-surgical male circumcision.
Scientists identify a more aggressive HIV strain in West Africa
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