Health

Counterfeit products are becoming a growing concern in Nigeria. Here is why consumers should be careful and how they can protect themselves from fake and substandard goods.

Stakeholders in Anambra State have called for increased investment, community participation and accountability in primary healthcare to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.

An oncologist has urged Nigerians to speak up about unusual changes in their bodies and seek medical attention early, warning that keeping quiet about possible cancer symptoms can reduce the chances of successful treatment.

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) reports 45,000 new HIV cases in Nigeria, emphasizing that while no cure exists yet, effective prevention options like PrEP and free antiretroviral treatment remain widely available across the country.

Enugu State is stepping up Ebola prevention measures across the South-East in partnership with the NCDC, with increased surveillance, staff training, airport simulations and public awareness campaigns aimed at strengthening preparedness at Akanu Ibiam International Airport.

By Isaac Mission   The Enugu International Hospital (EIH) is expected to play a major role in Governor Peter Mbah’s efforts to reduce the number of Nigerians travelling overseas for specialised…

By Isaac Mission   Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has said the newly developed Enugu International Hospital is intended to provide advanced healthcare services to residents and patients from…

By Isaac Mission   Governor Peter Mbah’s efforts to reduce Nigerians’ dependence on overseas medical treatment are gaining momentum, with the Enugu International Hospital (EIH) nearing its…

By Isaac Mission   The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa, has called for stronger…

By Isaac Mission   The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting states in the South-East to improve disease surveillance, preparedness and overall health security. The…

By Faith Eze       A tragic report circulating on social media has raised concern among residents of Port Harcourt and the wider medical community after a doctor was reportedly found…

By Faith Eze       Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has ordered the demolition of the old and dilapidated doctors’ quarters at Specialist Hospital Yola. The decision is…

By Faith Eze         The World Health Organization (WHO) has defended the use of science-based childhood vaccination schedules after the administration of United States President…

By Isaac Mission The Enugu State Government has called on stakeholders in the health sector to ensure that government policies, investments and programmes translate into tangible improvements in the…

By Peace Orjiani   Residents of Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been left in deep shock following the alleged murder of a retired police officer, identified as Retired…

By Peace Orjiani   The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has successfully brought under control a fire outbreak involving a petroleum tanker at AYM Shafa Filling Station in Area 3, Garki, Abuja,…

By Isaac Mission   The Enugu State Police Command has called on parents and guardians to take a more active role in raising their children as part of efforts to combat hard drug abuse, cultism…

By Isaac Mission     A medical outreach organised by renowned optometrist Dr. Ikenna Ugwu has brought free eye care services to over 300 residents of Amechi Uwani and neighbouring…

By Isaac Mission     The Enugu State Government has stepped up efforts to eradicate quackery within the healthcare sector, with particular attention on medical laboratory services, as part…

By Peace Orjiani   Enugu Air has reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety following the runway excursion involving one of its aircraft operating from Lagos to Benin, assuring Nigerians that…

By Peace Orjiani   ENUGU, NIGERIA—The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has renewed its call for improved nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child's life, describing the period as…

Here’s a clearer and easier-to-understand rewritten version: Some cooking gas sellers in Enugu Enugu have expressed concern over poor sales caused by the rising cost of cooking gas, revealing that…

By Peace Orjiani   The new update about Blessing Okoro has taken another level and serious turn, following a fresh clarification from the Nigerian Medical Association and the doctor whose name…

By Peace Orjiani   In recent weeks, Nigerian social media has been dominated by one named Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO. What started as an emotional health revelation quickly…