Following the confirmation of a mixed-up embryo birthed by a woman in Australia at the Monash IVF clinic in Brisbane, it is said that legal […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
NAFDAC urges pharmaceutical firms, healthcare providers to prioritise approved generic drugs
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye, has charged all pharmaceutical firms and healthcare […]
Study suggests saliva test may predict prostate cancer quicker than PSA test
Health experts in a new study have suggested that a new saliva at-home test may detect prostate cancer more effectively than the PSA test. Although […]
WHO launches historic guidelines to combat meningitis, targets faster diagnosis
In a major step toward ending the global threat of meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever global guidelines for the diagnosis, […]
Ex-lawmaker calls for local vaccine production to cut costs, job creation
Former senator and health advocate, Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe, has called for the urgent need for Nigeria to rely on local vaccine production, which will aid […]
FG unveils SINCCAR to boost cancer research
The Federal Government (FG) has launched a nationwide programme to train 120 young researchers under the SINCCAR programme aimed at closing critical gaps in cancer […]
NACA calls for collaborative effort to tackle HIV prevalence rate in Taraba
With a 2.9% HIV prevalence rate recorded in Taraba State, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope […]
Nigeria witnesses decline in Lassa fever as 14 new cases, 3 deaths reported
Nigeria is recording a positive turn in its battle against Lassa Fever, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming only 14 […]
I’m most bashed artist in Nigeria’s music history – Davido
The Nigerian award-winning artist David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has revealed that he is the most bashed artist in Nigerian music history. Davido made […]
FCTA enrolls 198,810 in health scheme, covers 10,065 pregnant women free
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has enrolled 198,810 residents into its Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in the past year, surpassing its annual target by […]