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
Society for Family Health sued over condom advert
WHO advocates raising taxes on tobacco
As the world celebrates World No Tobacco Day today, the World Health Organization has called for raised taxes on tobacco. This according to the WHO is the most effective policy to reduce tobacco
use.
Why Nigerians defecate openly
As early as 5am, the public refuse dumping site close to Yidi Agodi in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria is a beehive of activities - not by sanitary inspectors and hygiene officers - but by individuals who have found the place the best (or most convenient) place to defecate, even though a bold notice threatens 'open defecators' with huge fines.
4th Africa Health Congress kicks off tomorrow in Johannesburg, South Africa
The 4th edition of the Africa Health Congress will officially commence tomorrow at
the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg and will be holding from 29-31 May 2014. 5,000 attendees are expected from 50 countries.Expert advocates citizen-focused new health system for Nigeria
NMA slams NLC, TUC over JOHESU solidarity strike
State in Nigeria seals 40 health facilities over quackery
Access to clean water by 2030 in Africa realistic and achievable - WaterAid
Malaria immune children in Tanzania aiding vaccine research
Nigeria's College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine bill passes second reading
IBM partners Zambian government to improve access to 200 life saving drugs
ACT2015! advocacy strategy toolkit launched
ACT2015! advocacy strategy toolkit, a
practical workbook for young people who are passionate about advancing HIV and
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) through national advocacy in
the post-2015 agenda, has been launched.Strength and fitness would determine who wins the UEFA Champions League Final tonight
Al Jazeera’s ‘The Cure’ medical series returns on Monday
Doha-based broadcaster, Al Jazeera, has announced its award-winning medical series ‘The Cure’ will return on 26 May, kicking off with new efforts to tackle drug resistant tuberculosis
in Armenia, faecal transplants to save lives in Australia and patient
hotels in Scandinavia
Infant sudden death common among underage pregnant mothers - pediatrician
A
paediatrician at the College of Medicine, University College Hospital
(UCH), Ibadan, says babies of pregnant mothers under the age of 20 years
have a higher risk of sudden death.
Gender-based violence and newborn health discussed at WHA67
Melinda Gates to address World Health Assembly today
New global strategy and targets for tuberculosis approved
WHO DG challenges stakeholders on poverty and climate change
Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has challenged the World Health Assembly to consider the
potential impact on health worldwide of the changing poverty map – with
70% of the world’s poor living in middle-income countries with emerging
economies.
67th World Health Assembly underway in Geneva
Our children are getting fatter - WHO
Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has decried the global increase in childhood obesity. She said this in her opening address to the 67th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
NMA warns JOHESU over planned strike
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned the Joint Health Sector Unions
(JOHESU) not to allow their planned strike to affect patients at the hospitals.
Nigerian doctors ask for police protection, unique number plates
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Nigerian government to provide police protection for its members nationwide. This according to the newly elected president of the association, Dr. Lawrence Kayode Obembe is as a result of increase in the number of kidnapped members of the association.
Benefits of honey
Lassa fever kills 25 in southern Nigeria, 17 health workers infected
At least 25 people have of Lassa fever in Ebonyi state in southern Nigeria. According to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Ebonyi State chapter,eight doctors, four nurses and five other health workers may have also contracted the disease.
Boko Haram pose grave danger to healthcare delivery in Nigeria - WHO
International organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Commonwealth at the 67th World Health Assembly (WHA) have expressed great concern over the rising activities of extremists in Nigeria, they said it posed grave danger health delivery in the country.
Health crucial to Nigerian Navy - chief
Review of CDC's new responsive website
US Centers for Disease and control (CDC) has redesigned and launched a new website to bring services to internet users of various categories.
Ireland to become Europe's fattest country - report
Nigeria, USAID and GE sign $20m agreement to improve healthcare
Health focus on World Economic Forum Africa agenda
New plan will make HIV test compulsory before marriage in Nigeria
Nigerian government has released a new plan that makes HIV test compulsory for marriage in both Christian and Islam. The new National HIV/AIDS Prevention Plan is in a bid to prevent new infections and curb further spread of HIV/AIDS.
Nigeria among worst places for pregnancy and childbirth complications - UN
A new report by the United Nations revealed that Nigeria is one of the worst places with high risks of pregnancy and childbirth complications.
[SPONSORED] Group donates wheelchairs, crutches to less priviledged in southern Nigeria
A group based in Owerri, Imo state recently made tremendous impact in the lives of some less privileged persons living in the state.
The Giving Hope team visited Orlu on the 26th
day of April amidst rain which started about 6:50am. The team never allowed the
rain to obstruct their project which they tagged ‘Giving Hope Project’. The
project had volunteers from within and outside the south-east who gathered at the
Giving Hope Project office, 49 Egbu Rd, Owerri where they set out with their
materials which included 10 wheelchairs, 50 crutches, provisions, foodstuffs
etc.
According to the project coordinator, Emmanuel
Chukwu, it was more than an outreach because they entertained as well as
ministered to the occupants of the establishment. They were accompanied by
various comedians, gospel artistes and motivational speakers who made the less
privileged persons very happy and inspired.
The project coordinator thanked them for the
warm reception and appreciated the matron for adequately taking care of them.
It was indeed a happy day for all who took part
in the outreach. According to the coordinator, the next edition comes up on the
22nd day of May, 2014. He can be reached for support via his phone
or twitter handle. +2348094004639, +2348037350382 @emanuelpoters.
More images available via twitter handle.
More images available via twitter handle.
World’s first injectable regenerating bone graft substitute wins African Innovation Prize
Public health concerns widespread in Africa - report
Canada to strengthen Nigeria's health sector
Nigerian Medical Association elects new president
Nigerian govt given 15 days to avert nationwide health workers' strike
Nigerian health workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions
(JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Professionals Association (AHPA) have issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal
Government to implement outstanding agreements it signed with
them following which they would go on an indefinite strike.
90% of Nigerian workers lack access to health services - health ministry
Nigeria's missing girls at risk of rape, HIV and vesicovaginal fistula
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