Nigerian health tech platform targets rehabilitation gap

Nigerian health tech platform targets rehabilitation gap

By Sola Ogundipe A novel health technology initiative is seeking to expand access to physiotherapy and rehabilitation services through a digital platform designed to connect patients in Nigeria with personalised recovery programmes and professional support. The new platform, known as Open Doors Access (ODA) is the brainchild of US-based Nigerian public health and health informatics […]
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One killed, three injured in tricycle collision in Jos

One killed, three injured in tricycle collision in Jos

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — One person has been confirmed dead while three others sustained injuries in a tricycle accident along Haske Road near the Lamingo Golf Club area of Jos, Plateau State. The incident occurred on Monday evening when two commercial tricycles, popularly known as Keke Napep, collided. An eyewitness, Mr. Joseph Haruna, said […]

Ebola Threat: Nigeria only 59% prepared— NCDC DG

Ebola Threat: Nigeria only 59% prepared— NCDC DG

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jide Idris, has disclosed that Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak, even as health authorities intensify surveillance and tighten entry protocols to prevent the importation of the deadly virus.

20 things Nigerians should know about Ebola

20 things Nigerians should know about Ebola

The recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreaks reported in parts of Africa have renewed concerns about the possibility of cross-border transmission due to travel, trade, and regional movement.

Trump says Israel, Hezbollah agree to halt fighting

Trump says Israel, Hezbollah agree to halt fighting

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to be on the rocks over Israel’s Lebanon offensive.