Aiming to halt the spread of measles, a viral infection disease among children, the Bauchi State Government has commenced a vaccination plan targeting children below […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
FG determined to build healthier nation – Prof Pate
The Nigerian Government has pledged commitment to supporting local manufacturers in the healthcare sector so as to build a healthier and more prosperous nation. The […]
12 injured as American Airline catches fire after diverting to Denver
Twelve passengers who sustained minor injuries from the American airlines flight engulfed in flames have been transported to the hospital following the evacuation of all […]
IPOB slams NAFDAC for midnight raid on Onitsha drug market
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group, has strongly condemned operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) […]
NAFDAC urges stakeholders to support war against counterfeit drugs
To prevent health complications in Nigeria, the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (DG-NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has […]
UPTH Nephrologist warns against herbal remedies, bleaching creams over kidney disease risk
In marking the 2025 World Kidney Day, a health expert, has warned Nigerians against the intake of herbal remedies and the use of bleaching creams […]
Rivers Assembly urges EFCC, ICPC to investigate RSIEC chairman, others
The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has called for the arrest and investigation of the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), […]
UPTH, Patricare unveil premium facility to curb medical tourism
In a significant move to reduce medical tourism and enhance healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) in partnership with […]
Kebbi govt urges meningitis report as death hits 26, 248 suspected
The Kebbi State Government has urged residents to report suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis to the nearest health facilities following the outbreak which has claimed […]
Police arrest 5 suspects in murder of Rivers CSO, son, recover arms
The Rivers State Police Command, through the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, has arrested five suspects in connection with the tragic murder of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) […]