Africa has reported 14,669 lab-confirmed Mpox cases and 55 deaths in 2024, according to Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director […]
Category: Health
Governor Okpebholo appoints new CMD for Edo Specialist Hospital
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the appointment of Dr Anthonia Njoku as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) […]
IHVN advocates HIV/AIDS support, insurance enrolment
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called for increased support and enrolment of people living with HIV/AIDS into […]
FCT Administration confirms over 61,000 Abuja residents on HIV/AIDS treatment
No fewer than 61,384 people living with HIV/AIDS have been placed on treatment by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. This […]
Lagos govt to open largest psychiatric centre in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2025
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced significant progress on the Lagos State Mental Institute, a groundbreaking facility under construction […]
Protection of human rights, key to ending AIDS — Global Celebrities
Sixteen global celebrities including Hollywood film star Luke Evans and singer-songwriter Sia of the Unstoppable hit song, are uniting behind […]
Plateau state recorded 2,260 new HIV infections in 2023
Dr Cletus Shurkuk, Plateau State Commissioner for Health, says the state recorded 2, 260 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus […]
NAFDAC issues warning to frozen food sellers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned frozen food dealers to stop the sale […]
Frequent sex doesn’t reduce prostate cancer – Health Experts
Medical experts have sounded the alarm over the increasing cases of prostate cancer across the country, advising Nigerians to always […]
WHO commends Africa’s progress in Combating HIV/AIDS
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, has commended African countries for their progress in combating […]