Middle East conflict, funding cuts push 30.4 million into humanitarian crisis — WHO
… 27 attacks on health care recorded in one month … Appeals for $6.42m to sustain lifesaving health services in Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organization, WHO, has raised fresh alarm over a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, warning that renewed conflict, disease outbreaks, food […]
‘Declare family planning national emergency’
NO less than 214 million women worldwide that want to prevent pregnancy have access to modern contraceptives, the UNFPA has stated.
Lagos MWAN urges FG to embrace research in health policy
THE Medical Women Association of Nigeria, MWAN, Lagos State branch, has urged the Federal government to appreciate the value of research in policy making especially in the area of health.
Early infertility treatment preserves mental health — AJAYI
MEDICAL Director, Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos, Abuja and Asaba, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has urged couples challenged by infertility to seek treatment so as to preserve their mental health.
NIROPHARM seeks common tariff for growth of locally made goods
The Nigerian Representatives of Overseas Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, NIROPHARM, last week in Lagos urged the Federal Government to urgently implement the Economic Committee of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Common External Tariff (CET) with a view to increasing patronage for locally manufactured goods.
NAFDAC, partners decry violation of Breastmilk Code
Breastfeeding is one of the most cost-effective interventions to improve a child’s health and survival
