From Our Correspondent The Reference Hospital, Okene, Kogi State has conducted more than 100 surgeries and handled many safe child deliveries in the last four months. Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof.Solomon Avidime, announced this during the end-of-year get-together organised for the staff of the hospital in Okene. TheNewsZenith reports that the Kogi State Government […]
From Our Correspondent Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to nursing mothers to take adequate care of their babies with nutritious weaning food for their brain development. Tinubu also urged mothers to immunise their babies as and when due while they practice exclusive breastfeeding. The First Lady gave this advice while welcoming the […]
From Our Correspondent Prof. Ali Pate, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, says the Federal Government would prioritise investment in health and infrastructures in tertiary hospitals. Pate emphasised that this is to ensure Nigerians have better quality health care. Pate announced this at the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Medical Guild has cried out over the deplorable condition of healthcare workers in Lagos State having recorded 15 deaths within six months. The Guild, therefore, appealed to the Lagos State Government to prioritise the health and lives of healthcare workers. TheNewsZenith quotes the Guild chairman, Dr Sa’eid Ahmad, as announcing the […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde A Consultant Pharmacist and Clinical Pharmacologist, Prof. Adekunle Ibrahim Oreagba, has reiterated the importance of regular body exercise for a healthier life and keeping fit. Oreagba, who works in the Department of Pharmacology Therapeutics and Toxicology, College of Medicine University of Lagos, gave the advice during the 10th edition of the “Walk-For-Life” exercise […]
From Our Correspondent The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Nigeria’s 36 State governors will, next month sign a compact agreement to improve healthcare services delivery. Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State announced this at a news briefing after National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, chaired the meeting in […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Forum has called for holistic reappraisal of Nigeria’s health policy thrusts to allow for civil societies and citizen participation. The Forum made the request during a consultative meeting with the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, on Friday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith […]
Turkey’s Parliament announces boycotting products of companies support Israel Egyptian Authorities say they have allowed a dozen Palestinian children in Gaza, who have cancer, to cross the Rafah border, on Tuesday, for treatment in the country. According to the ministry, medics have transferred the 12 children to specialised cancer hospitals. Authorities, however, did not […]
From Our Correspondent Kano State Government has advised the general public to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of diphtheria infection in the state. In a statement, on Tuesday in Kano, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran, asked people to avoid unnecessary gatherings. This is in order to safeguard themselves and others […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government says it is set to invest in 8,000 Primary Healthcare arenas with the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Health and Social Welfare Minister, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced this while unveiling the NHIA Operational Guidelines, on Tuesday, in Abuja. “We expect faster progress and increased enrollment in the next […]