Samson Oghenebreme, a 25-year-old male suspect, has been arrested in Lagos State by operatives of the Odo-Noforija Division for being in possession of a human […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to stronger regional health at ECOWAS meeting
Nigeria has restated its commitment to improving healthcare across West Africa during the 26th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Health Ministers’ Meeting in […]
Resident doctors criticized NUC decision to upgrade Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry degree to “doctor” status
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has criticized the National Universities Commission (NUC) over its recent decision to upgrade Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry from […]
Make walking, cycling safer globally – WHO urges nations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all government sectors globally to ensure that every individual has access to quality roads as they embark on […]
WHO, MPP partner with Nigeria’s Codix Bio to boost local production of rapid HIV tests
In significant groundbreaking landmark to maintain health independence in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) have signed a sublicensing […]
Pope Francis prevost: 10 key facts you need to know
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new Pope. A native of Chicago, he made history by becoming the first Pope from the United […]
Patients with Down Syndrome suffer high risk of heart disease, stroke
A study says patients with Down syndrome are prone to a higher risk of having heart disease, including stroke, with a 4.41 times higher risk […]
Kwara records lowest child mortality rate in Nigeria despite challenges in skilled attendance
Despite grappling with challenges in skilled birth attendance across Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Kwara State has recorded the lowest child mortality rate in Nigeria, according […]
Health Officer encourages expectant mothers to take advantage of antenatal care
The Officer in Charge of the Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at Miri Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Bauchi, Mrs. Umul-Khairi Musa, has encouraged pregnant mothers to […]
Firm donates multimillion-naira medical equipment, drugs to RSUTH
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture (JV) partners — NNPCL, Total Energies, and Eni — donated seven life-saving pieces of equipment, including drugs, to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH).