Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) owned by the Niger Delta activist, Chief Government Tompolo, has cleared the outstanding medical bill of Mrs. Gladys Omodiagbe, the new quadruplet mum who was stuck in a private hospital in Warri, Delta State. ...
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Feed Subscription2024: First Lady Welcomes First Baby In FCT, Offers Help To Conjoined Twins
The First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, has said expectant mothers must prioritise their health and seek to know their HIV/AIDS status. She said this will enable them prevent mother-to-child transmission of the disease and help they themselves stay healthy. According ...
Read More »Over 4,500 Medical Laboratory Scientists Left Nigeria In 2023 — MLSCN
Dr. Tosan Erhabor, Registrar of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), has revealed that a total of 10,697 medical laboratory scientists have left the country, including 4,504 that relocated in 2023. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria ...
Read More »UNFPA, Microsoft Partner to Explore Tech In Family Planning
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has partnered the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Microsoft Teams to explore technological innovation to access increase demand for family planning solutions in Nigeria. This partnership is expected to improve health ...
Read More »May & Baker Posts N14.3bn Revenue In 9 Months
Despite the harsh economic conditions, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, a manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical products, has posted a revenue of N14.3 billion from January to September, 2023. This represents a 38 per cent cumulative growth on the topline, ...
Read More »Dengue Fever: WHO Reports 5 Million Cases, 5,000 Deaths Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded an alarm regarding the notable increase in recorded cases of dengue infections in 2023 worldwide, signifying a potential high-level threat to public health. According to the UN health agency’s report released on Friday, ...
Read More »Lassa Fever Killed 200 In 2023, Says Disease Control Centre
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Nigeria recorded 1,170 confirmed cases of lassa fever and 200 deaths from January to 3rd December, 2023. NCDC disclosed this yesterday in its public health advisory on lassa fever, ...
Read More »Cholera Outbreak Kills Six, 50 Others Hospitalised
No fewer than six persons died while 50 others are currently receiving treatment at Jukun Community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State over Cholera outbreak. The outbreak according to the locals started on Thursday when the people from ...
Read More »Harvest Of Deaths: Community Where Mothers, Newborns Die During Childbirth
In Igbokofi, a sleepy community nestled in the Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State, no functional healthcare facility exists, thus leading to high maternal and child mortality. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE writes on the harrowing experiences of residents, especially pregnant women ...
Read More »Marwa, UNODC Seek Alternative Strategy Against Drug War
Chairman/chief executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (rtd) has harped on the imperative of an alternative development strategy to curtail illicit drug production, trafficking and protect the environment from exploitation by drug cartels. ...
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