Health
29 Feb
The Managing Director of Bridge Clinic Nigeria, Mr Sunny Ekhalume has said its Ikeja branch has produced over 3, 000 babies since its 25 years of establishment.
29 Feb
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stressed the need to combat the sale and distribution of Substandard and Falsified Medical Products in the country within the supply chain.
29 Feb
A 500-bed capacity African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is to commence operations next year.
29 Feb
The Country Lead, Evidence for Action (E4A-MamaYe) Programme, Esther Agbon has advocated a community-centered approach in addressing the high maternal and child death in the country by supporting communities to develop workable homegrown solutions which are acceptable and owned by them.
29 Feb
A non-governmental organization, JBS Foundation has opened a Gerontology Centre aimed at providing excellent in-patient and out-patient healthcare for the older age group.
29 Feb
The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidence of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing their risk of low blood pressure episodes, a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown.
29 Feb
A weight-loss drug used for the treatment of obesity and diabetes has shown promise to treat another disorder, opioid addiction.
25 Feb
Access to healthcare is a crucial component in achieving Universal Health Coverage, yet millions of individuals throughout Africa encounter considerable obstacles in accessing medical services at any given time.
22 Feb
The Federal government has expressed its determination to move the health sector from a mere consuming sector to be a major contributor to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
22 Feb
Across Nigeria, a chorus of frustration echoes as rising inflation pummels not just pockets but also mental well-being. The escalating cost of necessities like food, housing and healthcare is fueling protests..
22 Feb
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