Ovary Syndrom: No one wants to marry a ‘diseased’ woman!
…Women living with Ovary Syndrome relive stigma, rejection, failed relationships …Experts warn: Ignorance, poor awareness fueling discrimination, delay diagnosis By Nnamdi Ojiego When Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, recently became a talking point on Nigerian X (formerly Twitter), many women watched in disbelief as some men described the condition as a “red flag” in relationships because […]
Lagos needs 40,000 doctors, says Sanwo-Olu, unveils new healthcare roadmap
By Chioma Obinna LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday unveiled a new healthcare development roadmap for the state, disclosing that Lagos requires about 40,000 doctors to adequately meet the healthcare needs of its growing population. The governor, who disclosed that the state currently has about 7,000 doctors, also highlighted shortages in […]
Breastfeeding is first vaccine, strongest bond between mother and child – Experts
…As HEWAN, health workers urge mothers to embrace 6 months exclusive breastfeedingBy Chioma Obinna As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, health experts have emphasised that breastfeeding goes beyond providing nourishment, describing it as the foundation for a healthy start in life, stronger immunity, optimal child development […]
HEWAN, health workers urge mothers to embrace 6 months exclusive breastfeeding
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, health experts have emphasised that breastfeeding goes beyond providing nourishment, describing it as the foundation for a healthy start in life, stronger immunity, optimal child development and a lifelong emotional bond between mother and baby. At a […]
Sanwo-Olu unveils new Lagos healthcare roadmap at 2nd Eko Health Convention
… Lagos needs 40,000 doctors, has 7,000 … Ilera Eko enrolment hits 1.5 million By Chioma Obinna Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday in Lagos unveiled a new roadmap for Lagos healthcare development, declaring that the next phase of the state’s health reform agenda will focus on building a system that combines wider access with higher […]
FG mobilises Northern monarchs to reach 2.1m unvaccinated children
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address Nigeria’s zero-dose child crisis by engaging traditional rulers across Northern Nigeria to help reach millions of children who have not received life-saving vaccines and other essential primary healthcare services. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made the […]
Only 3 in 10 Nigerian babies receive exclusive breastmilk, UNICEF
… Calls on employers, health workers, families to support mothersBy Chioma Obinna The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday called for stronger support from employers, healthcare workers and families to improve breastfeeding practices in Nigeria, warning that too many babies are being denied the life-saving benefits of early and exclusive breastfeeding. However, in her […]
NAFDAC joins £3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines
… Oxford-led research to strengthen Nigeria’s vaccine surveillance, boost public confidence By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s battle against fake and substandard vaccines has received a major boost as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, joined a £3.7 million international research consortium aimed at strengthening vaccine quality surveillance and protecting millions of […]
Implement CONHESS, inaugurate health boards now, JOHESU tells Tinubu
… Seeks implementation of February strike agreement… Says prolonged delay could trigger industrial disharmonyBy Chioma Obinna The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (AHPA) on Sunday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately implement the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), inaugurate the Boards of Management of Federal […]
Beyond Surgery: Can nutrition and lifestyle help prevent uterine fibroids?
Recent scientific evidence suggests that the answer may be more encouraging than many people realise
FG targets 5m free spectacles, 25,000 cataract surgeries by 2027
By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Friday announced plans to provide at least five million free pairs of spectacles and conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries for Nigerians by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to expand access to eye care nationwide. The initiative, to be implemented under the Effective Spectacle Coverage Initiative […]
