The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on Nigerians to become advocates for eye health within their communities, stressing that regular eye […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
HEFAMAA steps up fight against quackery, assures Lagosians of safer healthcare delivery
The Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has reaffirmed its determination to stamp out quackery in the health sector while assuring residents […]
WHO urges African governments to prioritise eye health as vision crisis deepens
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African governments to step up efforts in tackling preventable blindness and visual impairment, warning that millions across the […]
Vision care crucial to national development, says NMA eye health chair
The Chairman of the National Eye Health Committee of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof Afekhide Omoti, has emphasised that prioritising vision care is crucial […]
AHF urges stronger investment in girls’ health, tackles gender barriers driving HIV spread
The Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Nigeria, has renewed calls for increased investment in adolescent girls’ health as part of efforts to address the rising rate […]
WHO re-approves Shanchol as India reclaims global vaccine leadership
India has reasserted its leadership in global vaccine supply following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) re-approval of Shanchol, the country’s only WHO-prequalified oral cholera vaccine. […]
Nigerian researcher explores how machine learning could revive failing antibiotics
A Nigerian scientist, Gideon Gyebi, has highlighted how the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning could accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics and […]
Health commissioner reaffirms Ondo’s commitment to citizens’ welfare
The Ondo State Government has reiterated its dedication to the health and welfare of residents through continuous medical support and access to affordable care. This […]
NCDC launches national plan to boost state readiness for health emergencies
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has unveiled a new national framework to strengthen emergency preparedness and response across Nigeria’s 36 states […]
Ethiope West residents get health boost from Senator Dafinone’s diabetes outreach
The Delta Central Diabetes Sensitization and Testing Outreach extended its free medical services to residents of Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, marking […]