By Francis Ajuonuma Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), has trained health workers in the use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), including lenacapavir (LEN PrEP), to strengthen uptake and the country’s HIV prevention response. The three-day training was organized through the National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control…
By Ojoma Akor The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has intensified event-based surveillance and monitoring in Nigeria following outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Director General of the agency, Dr. Jide Idris, in a public health advisory on Sunday, said that Nigeria…
By Ojoma Akor Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has trained healthcare workers on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to strengthen HIV prevention and reduce new HIV infections in the country. The training, organized by the National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Program (NASCP) in collaboration with…
By Ojoma Akor The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says there is no evidence of Hantavirus cases in Nigeria. Director General of the agency, Dr. Jide Idris, in a public health advisory on Friday, said the agency is also closely monitoring the situation and maintaining surveillance for emerging infectious diseases. The advisory followed…
By Ojoma Akor Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the Southern Traditional Rulers Committee on Primary Health Care to strengthen primary health care delivery and improve health outcomes across the country’s southern states. Speaking during the inauguration program, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said that the…
By Richard Olukolade Menstruation is a natural phenomenon for young and older females and is an indicator of a healthy reproductive system in adolescent girls and women. However, the reality of the absence of functional water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in many public places and communities in Nigeria has made menstruation a burden for adolescent…
In a landmark step toward delivering a world-class medical hub in New Port City—a smart and sustainable city in Eleme, Rivers State—Cassona Healthcare Group (comprising Cassona USA Inc., DBA Cassona International; Cassona Global Imaging Company Ltd., Ghana; and Cassona Global Imaging Ltd., Nigeria, collectively referred to as “Cassona Healthcare Group”) has signed a Memorandum of…
By Ojoma Akor As Nigeria joins the rest of the World to mark this year’s World Malaria Day, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has called for urgent, coordinated action to eliminate malaria through strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing, advancing innovation, and expanding access to life-saving treatments, particularly for children and vulnerable populations. The theme of this year’s…
By Ojoma Akor The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), under the leadership of Prof Bala Muhammad Audu, will host over 1,000 doctors for its Annual General Conference (AGM) in Kano. The National Publicity Secretary of the association, Dr. Mannir Bature, disclosed this on Friday during a briefing for reporters in Abuja. He said the association’s 66th Annual…
By Ojoma Akor The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dismissed reports of the suspension of the Prof. Bala Audu-led national executives of the association. The association also said there are no factions within it. National secretary of the association, Dr Benjamin Egbo, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while briefing reporters. He also denied reports…
