The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, has charged newly recruited staff of the agency to seize […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Anambra NYSC member breaks silence after assault by vigilantes
Edema Jennifer, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State with state code AN/24C/0626, has recounted a harrowing experience of […]
Royal Marsden pioneers new prostate cancer detection system to cut needless biopsies
A pioneering system designed to detect prostate cancer more accurately has been introduced at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, raising hopes that it could […]
NYSC reaffirms zero tolerance for intimidation, harassment of corps members
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has restated its firm stance against any act of intimidation, harassment or abuse directed at corps […]
Rivers police nab suspect over gruesome killing of woman
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the brutal killing of a woman in Etche Local Government Area. The […]
Ondo boosts healthcare delivery with third medical oxygen plant
Ondo State has expanded its healthcare capacity with the commissioning of a third medical oxygen plant, donated by the Federal Government in partnership with Global […]
Tinubu slashes dialysis costs in major healthcare push
President Bola Tinubu has introduced a subsidy on kidney dialysis, slashing the cost per session from N50,000 to just N12,000 in a move expected to […]
WHO confirms Nepal’s elimination of measles as public health problem
Rubella, known as German measles or three-day measles is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash that poses serious risks to pregnant women, including miscarriage, stillbirth and severe birth defects.
Journalists tasked to champion awareness on HPV in Nasarawa
Media professionals in Nasarawa State have been urged to play a more active role in raising public awareness on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by sharing […]
Rise in MRSA cases prompts fresh warnings over deadly infection
Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) pose major challenges for treatment, making prevention and close monitoring essential.