The Media Health and Rights (MHR) Initiative of Nigeria and the Lawyers Alert have decried high Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence in […]
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Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
NIMR urges better surveillance, advanced kits for VHF detection
To prevent outbreaks, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has called for improved border surveillance and advanced kits for early detection of Viral Hemorrhagic […]
Remi Tinubu flags off campaign to eliminate HIV/AIDS, syphilis, others
As number of people living with HIV/AIDS soar high within Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi has integrated a campaign, “Free to Shine” aims […]
Over 6,000 teachers to receive training on AI pedagogy
To improve the Nigeria education sector, the Federal Government says that over 6,000 teachers are to be trained in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pedagogy […]
GMD demands govt to revoke parking levy on private hospitals
To mitigate the levy charged on car parking within the premises of the private hospitals in Lagos State, the Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has […]
Police nab 35-year-old lady for debit card swapping in Rivers
A 35-year-old lady, Blessing Oleru, who resides on OMPADEC Road, Igwuruta Town, Rivers State, has been apprehended by the state police operative for allegedly swapping […]
1,600 employees on leave as USAID begins workforce reduction
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has placed at least 1,600 employees on administrative leave as part of a broader workforce reduction plan. […]
Indonesia launches free medical check-ups for all citizens
Indonesia has introduced a free medical check-up programme for all its 280 million citizens. A statement from the chief of the Presidential Communication Office, Hasan […]
Lagos engages magistrates in fight against SGBV
In a renewed effort to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Lagos, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has engaged 60 […]
Rivers CJ expands ADR services to speed up justice delivery
The Chief Judge of Rivers State (CJ), Justice Simeon Amadi, has certified two new private Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centres. The aim of the certification […]