…165m urgently need preventive treatment The Federal Ministry of Health revealed that 200 million Nigerians are burdened with the risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Police rescue two female kidnap victims, arrest four suspects in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of two female victims, ages 15 and 19, who were abducted following a social media […]
Nigerians to witness world-class cancer hospital—Indian Group reveals
An Indian group, Padiyath Healthcare, has revealed that the new health initiative to be executed in Nigeria will be a world-class cancer hospital in western […]
27-year-old suspect arrested for murder in Kenya
The Kenya security force has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old male suspect, Paul Owuodho, also known as Fazul Muhamed, for the brutal attack and […]
FG moves to shore up security in South-East
The Federal Government Nigeria has vowed to boost security measures for a conducive environment and the expansion of businesses across the south-east region. On Friday, […]
Kwara organizes workshop to boost entrepreneurs’ access to credit
The Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has organized a workshop to boost entrepreneur and investor access to credit facilities within the state […]
CAPPA: smoking-focused law could spike tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned House of Representatives that smoking-focused law could spike tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria. Presenting a memorandum on […]
MSF urges govt-stakeholder collaboration to combat NOMA spread
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for collaborative efforts from government stakeholders to fight against the spread of NOMA disease in Sokoto State. Samuel […]
Ahoada-Yenagoa transmission repairs disrupted by vandals – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that the ongoing repairs of the transmission line of Ahoada-Yenagoa has been disrupted by vandals. The announcement […]
Kenya plans new regional centres to boost cancer treatment
To tackle the rising cancer rate in the country, the Kenyan Ministry of Health has announced plans to expand the cancer care network within four […]