Lagos State Marks World AIDS Day
BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), has joined the world to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS Day themed: “Putting People…
LASUTH Stroke Unit Celebrates 2024 World Stroke Day
BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT The Stroke Unit of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) marked World Stroke Day on Tuesday, October 30th, 2024, with impactful events to raise awareness about…
Lagos Further Extebds Free Hypertension, Diabetes Screening Exercise
BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT The Lagos State Government has announced another extension of its free hypertension and diabetes screening campaign, “Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers,” which will now run…
GoMed Expands to Benin City, Port Harcourt, and Gombe, Reaffirms Commitment to Safe, Reliable Healthcare
BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT GoMed, Nigeria’s leading online pharmacy platform, is excited to announce its expansion to three new cities: Benin City, Port Harcourt, and Gombe. This expansion aligns with…
World Health Summit 2024 Ends In Germany
BY ALLEN OLUWASEGUN DANIEL The World Health Summit 2024 has ended after three days with over 380 speakers in 67 sessions. More than 3,500 participants from 140 countries were on…
Nigeria Out With Climate Change Health Policy
BY BANKOLE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT The Federal Government of Nigeria and stakeholders in Abuja on Saturday developed a policy document that would mitigate the impact of climate change on health care…
VIDEO: Ooni’s wife Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, Minister of Health and other partners join campaign against malaria in Nigeria
“Malaria is deadly but preventable and treatable”. This is the message sent to Nigerians by the stakeholders, who has made it their duty to inform the public that Nigerians should…
High Intake Of Salt Leads To Death, Experts Warn Nigerians
Nigerians have been advised to reduce their salt intake in food and drinks as excessive consumption puts people at risk of premature death. According to health experts, salt is important…
Food and Agriculture Organization Collaborates To Strengthen Animal Health In Malawi
FAO Malawi, USAID and Malawi Government launch initiative to strengthen Animal Health system, Prevent Zoonotic Diseases and combat antimicrobial resistance. The Food and Agriculture Organization, through its Emergency Centre for…
Consumer Safety: Lagos Wants Manufacturers, Others To Register With NAFDAC
BY BANKOLE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has again called on all producers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders in the food supply chain business to ensure all consumable…