Kebbi Govt Plans To Revitalise 6 Hospitals In 4 Emirates Councils
By Alhaji Kabir, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State government has mapped out plans to revitalise six hospitals across the four Emirates Councils of the state. As part of the plans, it has relocated the old Fati Lami Maternity Unit at Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital…
A/Ibom Moves To Recover Investments on Medical Personnel
…Declares Two Doctors Wanted By Patrick Titus The Akwa Ibom State government has resolved to check the trend where medical personnel, after being trained with the state’s resources to improve on their proficiency, later abandon the state for…
Boki Chairman Collaborates with Buda Communities to Combat Drug Abuse
By Musa Kutama Harmonious relationships and peaceful coexistence among communities in Boki, Chairman of Boki Local Council in Cross River State, Hon. Beatrice Etta Nyiam has emphasized and called for partnership among communities to fight drug-related…
After Viral Video Kebbi Gov. Suspends Health Commissioner
Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Isma’il, over alleged dereliction of duty. The suspension, which took immediate effect, was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State…
Food adulterators, forced fruits ripening syndicates to face sanctions – FG
Those involved in the adulteration of food and forced ripening of fruits will face stiff sanctions, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said. The Executive Vice Chairman, FCCPC, Mr. Olatunji Bello said this while…
Overworked Resident Doctor Dies After 72-Hour Shift at RSUTH
The Nigerian medical community and social media have been thrown into mourning after the sudden death of a young resident doctor, Dr. Femi Rotifa, who allegedly collapsed and died after being forced to work a marathon 72-hour call duty at the Rivers…
SSBs Remain Major Public Health Challenges In Nigeria – Expert
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria Dr. Olasinde Hassan of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Shika, Zaria has said, sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) remain a major public health and socio-economic challenge in Nigeria. He stated this during a Talk Shop series…
FG, Gombe sign MoU for takeover of Kumo General Hospital
Gombe State and the Federal Government have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the takeover of the newly constructed General Hospital Kumo, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre to ensure its immediate commencement of…
Medical tourism drains Nigeria’s finances, undermines confidence in local healthcare – NAUTH CMD
The Chief Medical Director of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi, Professor Joseph Ugboaja, has revealed that medical tourism abroad is a drain pipe for Nigeria’s resources. Ugboaja said that what is even more painful is that it…
7 Nigerian Foods That Boost Wellness – Experts
Nigeria is blessed with numerous foods rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and healthy fats that can boost your health and longevity especially when combined with an active lifestyle and adequate water consumption. 1. Green Powerhouse Vegetables like Ugu,…